Police Officer Resigns Following Workplace Bullying and Misconduct Reports, Colleague Expresses Sadness Over Case

Ella Varis, a former senior constable known for her social media presence as Somepoliisi (Social Media Police), has resigned from the police force, citing workplace bullying as the reason. Her case has sparked discussions about harassment within the police and the boundaries of officers' conduct on social media. Varis first disclosed her resignation during a live studio broadcast on Iltalehti on Friday (Iltalehti), before announcing it on Monday via her YouTube channel, where she described the decision as a result of the bullying she experienced (Iltalehti).