The Oulu police have ongoing investigations into a local funeral home's responsible person's suspected involvement in workplace safety violations and discrimination akin to coercive harassment. The funeral home has a contract with the local police for transporting deceased individuals, which remains active even as the investigation has progressed to the stage of prosecutorial consideration, as confirmed by Chief Investigator and Crime Commissioner Timo Heikkinen. The continuation of this collaboration will be assessed after the prosecution's decisions and any potential trials.

At the heart of the investigation are alleged discrepancies involving an employee's working hours, received compensations, and the treatment of the employee. The type of crime related to workplace safety violations highlights potential misconduct within the work environment, although Heikkinen has not provided in-depth details regarding the exact nature of the suspicious activities. He indicated that the specific charge of coercive harassment often connects with practices involving unreasonably low wages or excessively long working hours, indicating possible systemic issues within the funeral home's operations.

This situation raises critical questions about labor rights and workplace safety regulations within Finland, particularly in a sector seen as sensitive due to its nature involving death. The police's decision to maintain a working relationship with the funeral home despite these allegations prompts discussions on accountability and the ethical implications of such partnerships amid ongoing investigations, reflecting broader societal concerns regarding how vulnerable workers are treated in challenging environments.