military police

noun

Definition of military police

: a branch of an army that exercises guard and police functions

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In Brazil, military police are in charge of patrolling the streets, but work separately from the intelligence operations of municipal police. — Beatrice Christofaro, Fox News, "Brazil, world leader of homicides, hits new record," 9 Aug. 2018 Russian military police were ready to help protect the OPCW experts on their visit to Douma, said Maj. — Time, "Investigators Were Kept from Entering the Site of the Alleged Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria," 18 Apr. 2018 Russian military police were ready to help protect the OPCW experts on their visit to Douma, said Maj. — Zeina Karam, chicagotribune.com, "Syrian state media report new missile attack in Homs region," 17 Apr. 2018 Alexandre Ferreira, a doctor with the military police of Minas Gerais, advised rescue crews, volunteers and journalists to take antibiotics to prevent cholera, the bacterial infection leptospirosis and other diseases. — Peter Prengaman, The Seattle Times, "Searchers probe deep mud from Brazil dam breach; 65 dead," 29 Jan. 2019 Douma is under the protection of Russia’s military police, and with 12 days having passed since the attack, concerns are growing that evidence could fall prey to tampering or be otherwise compromised. — Washington Post, "UK envoy: Russia and Syria must let inspectors visit Douma," 19 Apr. 2018 Caesar worked as a forensic photographer for the Syrian military police and was tasked with documenting the regime’s campaign of torture and killing. — Courtney Mcbride, WSJ, "Time Runs Short for Congress to Pass Syrian Legislation," 4 Dec. 2018 Russian military police were seen taking up positions on both sides of the border. — Albert Aji, BostonGlobe.com, "Syrian troops celebrate recapture of Jordan border crossing," 7 July 2018 Under the terms of the agreement, Russia will deploy military police to maintain order in Daraa and facilitate the transition back to government rule, said a media activist inside who asked for anonymity out of concern for his safety. — Philip Issa, Fox News, "Syrian rebels agree to give up Daraa, cradle of 2011 revolt," 13 July 2018

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