In Finland, police interrogations typically do not involve audio or video recording, as stated by officials. This practice is rooted in the tradition where police officers transcribe the statements given during interrogations. The only exception to this rule is in cases involving children, where recording is mandatory. According to police inspector Pertti Sovelius, recording is generally not deemed necessary for the majority of cases, which often deal with simpler offenses.

Sovelius further explains that recording procedures are considered more frequently in complex cases, where both police and prosecutors collaborate to decide if recording is warranted. This approach raises concerns among defense attorneys, who argue that the discrepancies between police records and their accounts can lead to misunderstandings or misrepresentation of the facts.

The debate on the necessity of audio or video recordings is ongoing in Finland, with advocates pushing for modernizing practices to ensure that interrogations are accurately documented. This shift could potentially enhance transparency within the legal process and ensure a fairer treatment of suspects and witnesses alike.