Who we are - MOD Police

Discover the Ministry of Defence Police; our purpose, where we protect, our specialist roles, and the operational teams within our Force.

Our Force

Explore who we are and what we do. A specialist armed police force safeguarding Defence establishments and delivering counter terrorism policing across the UK.

Ministry of Defence Police Officer holding a firearm in front of the Ministry of Defence Main Building in Whitehall, London

Our locations

View our national footprint spanning nine regions, from Scotland to the South West, protecting key Defence establishments, nuclear facilities, and strategic sites across the UK.

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Our specialist roles

Find out about career pathways beyond standard duties, from marine policing and dog handling, to firearms instruction and detective work.

Ministry of Defence Police Tactical Firearms Units training

Our operational groups and units

Explore our operational teams, including the Special Escort Group and Tactical Firearms Unit, that deliver bespoke capabilities to protect Defence.