POLIISIHALLITUS

Their core work

Poliisihallitus is the Finnish National Police Board, the central administrative body overseeing all police operations in Finland. In H2020, they participate as an end-user authority in security research projects, contributing operational requirements and real-world law enforcement perspectives to technology development. Their involvement focuses on broadband communication interoperability for public safety, data analysis systems for law enforcement, and fostering dialogue between innovation providers and police agencies across Europe.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

With only three projects starting between 2016 and 2017, the evolution window is narrow. Early involvement (BROADMAP) focused on mapping existing broadband communication capabilities for first responders. The later project I-LEAD shifted toward defining standards, compatibility, and extendability — suggesting a move from surveying the landscape to actively shaping interoperability requirements for future law enforcement technology.

Moving from passive technology assessment toward actively defining interoperability standards and building structured dialogue between police agencies and technology providers.

How they like to work

Poliisihallitus never coordinates projects — they join as a participant or third party, contributing operational expertise rather than managing research. Despite only three projects, they have worked with 57 unique partners across 21 countries, indicating they operate in large, pan-European security consortia. This is typical of national police authorities: they provide real-world validation and requirements rather than leading R&D.

Remarkably broad network for a small portfolio: 57 unique partners across 21 countries, reflecting participation in large pan-European security consortia that typically include multiple law enforcement agencies, ministries, and technology providers.

What sets them apart

As Finland's national police authority, Poliisihallitus brings authentic end-user credibility that research organizations and technology companies cannot replicate. For consortium builders in the security domain, having a Nordic law enforcement agency provides both operational validation and geographic coverage in a region known for advanced digital policing. Their focus on interoperability standards makes them especially relevant for projects requiring cross-border police cooperation technology.

Highlights from their portfolio

• I-LEAD
  Largest funding (€277,500) and longest duration (2017-2023), focused on structured dialogue between law enforcement and innovators — a bridge-building role.
• ASGARD
  Participation in a data analysis system for law enforcement signals interest in advanced analytical capabilities for policing.