poliisiraportin

poliisiraporttina – meaning a police report – is an official written record of a crime, an incident, or an investigative finding submitted by a Finnish police officer to the police administration. The report is formally known in Finnish as poliisiraportti and is used as a primary source in criminal investigations, civil claims, and administrative decisions. It generally contains the date and time of the incident, location, parties involved, the nature of the alleged offence, evidence collected, and the officer’s personal observation or conclusion.

The police report is required by Finnish law for any offence that could lead to criminal prosecution, and for certain civil matters such as debt or property disputes where police involvement is necessary. The report is typically prepared following the police officer’s standard procedure, using a uniform template that ensures consistency across the national police force. The template includes sections for the victim’s details, statements of witnesses, forensic analysis, and any relevant photographs or documents. Specialists such as forensic scientists, detectives, or investigators may add their own annotations or appendices to the basic report.

Once submitted, the report is stored in a secure database accessible to the police administration and, where relevant, to judicial authorities. The information in a police report can be turned into evidence in court, and it can also be shared with other governmental agencies, subject to privacy safeguards and the Protection of Personal Data Act. Copies of a police report may be requested by the parties involved, provided that the request complies with the applicable data protection and confidentiality rules. Consequently, the poliisiraportti serves both as a tool for law enforcement and as an official legal document that informs subsequent legal processes.