The Finnish Border Guard will initiate cooperation with the European Gendarmerie Force, EUROGENDFOR, said the Border Guard in a press release on Wednesday.
The cooperation will support the establishment and maintenance of the Finnish Border Guard’s readiness and capabilities, as well as creates a new instrument, through which the Finnish Border Guard can receive international support in a serious border security disruption.
Gendarmerie refers to a militarily organised competent law enforcement authority, whose duties include internal security.
These duties include, among others, border security, law enforcement and crime prevention. In addition, the gendarmerie has command of the competence, skills and tasks related to military duties.
EUROGENDFOR is an organisation consisting of gendarmerie authorities in the European Union member states.
Authorities who have joined the organisation are specialised in the operations of law enforcement authorities in normal conditions as well as during times of crisis. Its duties include, for instance, restoring overall security, maintenance of order, crime prevention and development of law enforcement authorities’ organisations in crisis areas.
From the Finnish Border Guard’s perspective, the gendarmerie cooperation offers several benefits.
This cooperation brings Finland closer to Europe’s large member states in terms of security authorities’ functions. Furthermore, close cooperation may also enable rapid assistance to the Finnish Border Guard or other national authorities in a possible crisis situation.
- Border Guard
- EUROGENDFOR
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
