Police, military begin cooperative exercise in Uusimaa

Special Intervention Unit Karhu of the police has begun a four-day practise cooperation with the Utti Jaeger Regiment in the Uusimaa region on Monday, according to the National Police Board.

Two transport helicopters of the Defence Forces are participating in the exercise.

During the exercise, police and military personnel and vehicles will be moving in the region. This is a cooperative exercise in accordance with the annual plan.

“The police are constantly developing their preparedness and cooperation with other security authorities, and we also practise several times a year with the Defence Forces”, said Chief Inspector Juha Hietala.

The police are in charge of any hybrid situations before any recognisable military actions.