[4] The unit's missions primarily involve apprehension of armed and dangerous criminals, hostage rescue crisis management, tactical law enforcement and special operations, counterterrorism, reconnaissance, executive and meeting venue protection, and crowd and riot control.

According to Finnish law, all counterterrorism and hostage rescue operations are within the jurisdiction of the Police.

In addition to operative units, the group includes sniper, technical support, police dog, and bomb disposal teams.

It can be reinforced with a negotiation team during hostage crisis management situations.

They alternate between normal field work, training and special operations duties: Training takes approximately half and special operations 1⁄10 of their time while the rest consists of regular duties.