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We deliver unique specialist policing, to protect the nation’s defences and national infrastructure.

From the Scottish Highlands to the South West coast, we’re based at locations across the UK.

With firearms training from the beginning of your career with us and lots of opportunities to further develop in specialist roles, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) could offer far more than you may first imagine.

New Recruits

Are you a new recruit looking to join MDP?

Interested in being part of Defence and start Protecting With Purpose?

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We value difference in our force with a difference

Find out more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Celebrating Diversity: MDP attend the CASEASA 20th Anniversary Celebration

Ministry of Defence Police Attend the Metropolitan Police Chinese and South East Asian Staff Association (CASEASA) 20th Anniversary Celebration

100k Charity Run

Ministry of Defence Police PC Mulroy is running 100k to raise money for the Good Grief Charity.

I decided to join the MDP at Whitehall so that I could play my part in serving, protecting and connecting with the Defence HQ community and general public.

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MDP PC Authorised Firearms Officers on patrol, on road at Naval Base

Life in the MDP

Our people

MDP Project Servator officers at AWE, inside with AWE sign in the background

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Where could a career with the MDP take you?