The Military Police [MP] Superthread

[portcullisguy]

I would expect to fail any exam that I used the word "cuz" on, particularly an accident report for police employment.

If you don‘t know how to write basic, simple, grammatically correct sentences and use real words as opposed to colloquial ones in a police environment, then you, and your evidence will be laughed out of the courtroom by the crown, defense, judge and jury.

Another pet peeve of mine is the word "anyways" - which doesn‘t exist. The cousin to the word, "anyway" (note no "s"), has almost no use in writing and very little use in everyday spoken language.

I have written many "will says" (statements) and given evidence in court several times, and never did I use the word "cuz" or "anyways".

 

[WannaBeArmyGuy]

I just recently graduated from the Texas A&M Fire Academy and Im about to join the RegForce. I have over 20 certifications relating to firefighting and the medical field but I think I want to go MP.

Im about to hand in my application but Im curious on how my 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices will be presented to me. I want to go MP, Med Tech then Infantry. Will they call me whenever a position is available or will they tell me for example that MP isn‘t available right now but Infantry is, etc......how does that work?

Another question is as a newly trained private in either MP or Med Tech., is there a chance I will go overseas. I know that as Infantry I have that chance.

 

[klumanth]

To my knowledge there are no private MP‘s. If you get MP you will be a corporal and you will get spec pay. Your starting pay as an MP would be about double that of a new private in the infantry. If you have the qualifications for MP go for it.

 

[Lawrence]

From what I understand most of the Reg guys have a "policing" diploma from either college‘s or university‘s. Im not sure if you need it for sure but I would talk to your recruiter and ask.

 

[MP 811]

As it stands right now, you have to have a Police Sciences diploma or several years of related experiance (policing, special constable, whatnot) in order to be considered for the MP trade. The trade is closed right now (at least that‘s what they tell me). There are no trained privates in the regular force MP‘s, your starting rank would be corporal and if you should get on and assigned to a field platoon, your chances of going overseas are very good (if not guaranteed!) Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[D-n-A]

to become a MP in the reg force, do you need a college/university degree in Criminlogy?

or can someone straight out of high school become a MP?

 

[Cycophant]

According to the CF Recruiting Website:

Candidates must also meet the minimum education standard for the MP occupation, which includes a community college diploma in Law and Security Administration, Police Foundations, or a similar program from a recognized community college or CEGEP.

In addition, I‘ve heard the CFAT and Interview results have standards a little higher than the average Infantry position, so to speak. That being said, if you‘ve taken a few College/University courses, you‘d probably be all right.

 

[dalredane]

Any help would be appreciated.

I would like some feedback on the pros and cons of being either a:

Security Officeer (81)
OR
Military Police (811)

I have a university degree in the related field and was wondering if anyone can shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of each position.
I have heard that officers will be total desk jockeys etc....and others tell me that is not the case. Is the Security Officer just the boss of all the MP‘s or are they un-related fields?

 

[D.A. Stolovitch]

dalredane:

The term "Security Officer" is outdated. It has been replaced by "Military Police Officer", although the information you find at the CF Recruiting Centre may still be using the outdated term.

The change happended a couple of years ago when the CF Security Branch was officially re-named as the CF Military Police Branch. Prior to this change, the Branch was called the Security Branch, because it was formed as part of Unification in 1968, by amalgamating the RCN Shore Patrol, the Canadian Provost Corps (pre-1968 Army MPs), the Canadian Intelligence Corps (pre-1968 Army Intelligence), the RCAF Service Police, and RCAF Intelligence into one organisation. The officers were called Security Officers (and could be either MPs or Intelligence, and for a short time were trained to be both) and the NCMs were MPs or Intelligence Operators. In 1983, a separate Intelligence Branch was created, and the Security Branch became an MP-only organisation. The Security Branch was later re-named as the MP Branch to properly reflect its role.

In today‘s CF MP Branch:

- the officers are called Military Police Officers (abbreviated as MP O); and

- the NCMs are called Military Policemen or Military Policewomen (abbreviated as MP).

I personally believe that MP O is a good career choice. However, as I am an MP O (Army Reserve, not Regular Force) I am probably biased. As an MP O, you have a wide range of career opportunities. MP Os lead MP units or Base MP Sections, advise senior commanders and HQ staffs on MP and security matters, can serve on UN or NATO operations outside Canada. If you have the talent and prove yourself, you could be selected for employment in the CF National Investigation Service (a military equivalent to civilian police Criminal Investigation Branch) or the CF National Counter-Intelligence Unit (a combined MP & Intelligence Unit often confused with NIS). Although there is much in common, MP O career opportunities vary in the Navy, Army, and Air Force.

You should note that MP Os do not normally perform hands-on policing duties. As an MP O you don‘t drive patrol cars, carry handcuffs and batons, or in most cases carry out arrests. These functions are performed by MP NCMs. MP Os lead, command, and administer MP units, or act as specialist MP Advisors in higher headquarters.

Many of the MP O jobs are fairly desk-bound. However, if you are posted to an MP Platoon (there are only three in the Regular Force), you will have a chance to lead an Army MP unit in the field.

If you would like more specific information on MP O duties and entry standards, I suggest you go see your local CF Recruiting Centre (the info might still use the term "Security Officer").

Cheers!

 

[MP 811]

The difference between an MPO and an MP is that MPO‘s are involved more on the administrative side of the guardhouse than MP‘s. In other words, at my guardhouse, MP‘s are the ones who go out in the patrol vehicles and answer the calls, conduct traffic stops, etc etc. Only once have I seen an officer come out in a patrol vehicle with an MP. They can go out, its just there normally so busy with other administrative details that they havent got the time.

What would I recommend? Well for bread and butter police work, obviously you would want to be an MP, BUT if you get posted to a field platoon as opposed to a guardhouse, you will not do any policing unless asked to work out of the guardhouse to cover shortages. If your interested in the day to day running of a guardhouse, then being an MPO is were you want to be.

Hope this helped you out.

 

[dalredane]

Thanks for the replies from both of you. That certainly helped in my understanding of the roles and responsibilities. Much appreciated.

One more question....do you find in your experience that MP‘s are respected by members of the forces in general....or are they viewed with disdain like some of the civilian police.

Being an MP...I am assuming you can be posted on a ship or at a static installation, or in ops....am I correct in this.

Cheers,

Dal

 

[sv18]

Hey,

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the Military Police reserves... My interview is a week away and I‘d like to be sure of what I want to go into.

I‘ve basically narrowed down my choices to either Infantry or Military Police (both of which are avail, according to the recruitment officer). I‘ve done some research but found limited info on MP‘s, and I‘d like to hear from those who have had personal experience or know anything about the MP reserves.

Thanks in advance.

 

[MP 811]

It goes like this, treat people how you would like to be treated and you‘ll be respected. Sure, there will be some guys out there that just dont like you because your an MP, but I have found for the most part, people respect me for the job I do and the person I am.

As for posted to ships, I have heard of that beginning in Halifax, however, it was only talk in Esquimalt and hasnt been implemented as of yet. You WILL find yourself on a tour of some sort sooner, rather than later!

Securitas

 

[MP 811]

MP reserves are strictly involved in the field element of the CF. They do things such as POW, route signing, stuff like that. They are not involved in garrison policing unless you join the ARAF (Air Reserve Augmentation Flight). They do not carry badges and do not get issued sidearms with the exception of the ARAF guys. They do go out on patrols once and awhile, but once their day is done, they hand the badges (and guns) back in. All in all, army reserve MP‘s and ARAF are in my personal opinion a good go. Gives you a feel for whether you might enjoy being a reg force MP.

 

[MP 811]

you have to have graduated from a community college program in law enforcement or police foundations. They will also accept training from a recognized police agency within Canada. If you want to pursue university studies, I would recommend staying in school and going MPO.

 

[casing]

The educational requirements for the MP occupation are pretty straight forward. But what about for MPO requirements? The recruiting website just says "a degree from a recognized university in a related field". Is this "related field" pretty liberal? I mean, would a degree in Computer Information Systems be acceptable (in relation to Information Security, for example)?

 

[riggs]

I would like someone to tell me about the diffrent duties a MP would perform in the navy or airforce opposed to an army MP.Also being a army MP is there the chance of serving on a navy ship or at an airforce base,and vice versa for the other services. Thanks

:sniper:

 

[Ex-Dragoon]

I have been with the navy now for 9 years and have never heard of MPs being assigned to a ship.

 

[AndrewD83]

Hello everyone. I am not new to the boards. I always read the posts but I never post.

I was always interested in the army, mostly the Military Police because I really want to be a police officer. (RCMP is my goal)

I was wondering if there are any MP‘s on this board that would like to share what it is like being a MP, including what training is like and where you are posted.

Is there much police work involved or is that for CO?
Thanks in advance for any information

 

[Jarnhamar]

Get ready to deal with loads of domestic dispute calls. That and drunk driving.