military police

noun

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of military police

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

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Recent Examples of military police from the Web

His military police work has exposed him to all manner of situations at home and abroad, in countries such as the United States, Kenya, Uganda and Egypt.

— matt majendie, CNN, "The man mountain switching military maneuvers for the judo mat," 27 Mar. 2018
House Speaker Tim Moore is talking about the law that allows sheriffs’ offices and police departments to set up volunteer school safety resource programs using people with experience in law enforcement or as military police.

— lynn bonner and jordan schrader, charlotteobserver, "Dismissing gun law changes, a top lawmaker wants volunteer officers guarding NC schools," 24 Feb. 2018
The canteen saw approximately 400 volunteers each month and was managed by the female volunteers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. then the military police came in for the night to handle any problems that occurred overnight.

— dawn mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "Union Station canteen was 'home away from home' for fighting forces," 30 Mar. 2018
Cambre, who served as a military police officer during the Iraq War, declined this week to be interviewed by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune.

— bob warren, NOLA.com, "Water advisories issued for some Mississippi beaches: report," 30 Mar. 2018
Married with no children, Beltrame had served in the French military police and received a number of awards for bravery.

— sheena mckenzie and nicole chavez, CNN, "France honors hero officer who swapped places with hostage," 28 Mar. 2018
Eight people were killed Saturday in a separate military police operation in Rocinha and rumors swirled that the victims had been executed as part of a revenge mission following the fatal shooting of a police officer Wednesday.

— jill langlois, latimes.com, "Another week in Rio begins with gunfire and death; army to begin patrolling the city," 26 Mar. 2018
Lane proudly served in the United States Army as a military police officer during the Viet Nam War era.

— Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 3/23," 23 Mar. 2018
The 41st battalion of the military police is known as the battalion of death.

— kiratiana freelon, The Root, "Say Her Name: Marielle Franco, a Brazilian Politician Who Fought for Women and the Poor, Was Killed. Her Death Sparked Protests Across Brazil," 16 Mar. 2018

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