Military Police enforce laws and regulations on Canadian Forces’ establishments in Canada and abroad. They serve the entire Canadian Forces community, including Regular and Reserve Force members, civilian employees, cadets, and family members.

The primary responsibilities of the Military Police are to: Support Canadian Forces missions by providing policing and operational support Investigate and report incidents involving military or criminal offenses Develop and apply crime prevention measures to protect military communities against criminal acts Coordinate tasks related to persons held in custody (including military detainees and prisoners of war) Provide security at selected Canadian embassies around the world Provide service to the community through conflict mediation, negotiation, dispute resolution, public relations and victim assistance. Military Police perform other policing duties, such as traffic control, traffic-accident investigation, emergency response, and liaison with Canadian, allied and other foreign police forces.

All Canadian citizens are entitled to the same rights, privileges and protection under Canadian law, and Military Police are qualified to provide these services to the same standard as every other Canadian police service. Military Police routinely work within the civilian criminal and military justice systems, and are recognized as peace officers in the Criminal Code of Canada. With over 1,250 full-time members, they form one of the largest police forces in Canada.

Military Police provide around-the-clock service to the military community in Canada or around the world, including areas of armed conflict or natural disaster. Most Military Police members work outdoors, on foot or in a vehicle, or in an office setting to take statements or complete documentation.

In addition to providing police services and maintaining their policing skills, Military Police are required to maintain additional specialist skills.