Introduction

The Finnish Border Guard is tasked with ensuring border security at the eastern border, border crossing points and at sea, as well as search and rescue at sea and maritime pollution response. Crime prevention is part of all of the Finnish Border Guard’s activities. The Finnish Border Guard is a territorial surveillance authority and a part of the Finnish defence system. It belongs to the European Border and Coast Guard.

The Finnish Border Guard is a competent, multi-sectoral authority that works with both internal and external security questions. The Finnish Border Guard operates on land, at sea and in the air in all conditions. The Finnish Border Guard is a key part of Finland’s overall security. The work done at the external border of Europe supports security in Finland.

Cornerstones of the Finnish Border Guard include the competent staff who thrive in their work and are committed to the Finnish Border Guard values, the military organisation, up-to-date statutes and treaties, close international cooperation in bi- and multilateral partnerships, and advanced technology and information management.

Equality, non-discrimination and basic and human rights are respected and promoted in all activities. The operations of the Finnish Border Guard are legitimate and responsible. Communications of the Finnish Border Guard are effective, proactive and transparent, seeking to increase the citizens’ sense of trust and security. The Finnish Border Guard is strengthening its performance to guarantee security at the eastern border and the Baltic Sea.

Objectives and strategic policies in the Finnish Border Guard’s operations

Strategy enablers