Police officer vs military police officer

Differences between police officer and military police officer duties and responsibilities

Police officer example responsibilities.

• Apprehend violators and log evidence, complete require USAF and DoD forms, and accomplish report.
• Train in CPR and first aid, radar speed enforcement, domestic violence intervention, pepper spray, and basic anti-terrorism.
• Gather preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
• Perform basic patrol functions including criminal and traffic law enforcement, incident reporting and community relations.
• Complete numerous testimonies at criminal hearings and traffic violations, serve summons, subpoenas and other official documentation.
• Patrol MARTA trains and bus lines.
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Military police officer example responsibilities.

• Lead basic reconnaissance operation and report enemy movement to the platoon sergeant.
• Manage the collection effort, supervise all-source analysis and ensure combat information and intelligence are disseminated rapidly to army units.
• Perform law enforcement and garrison duties on military installations to include service during combat operations.
• Investigate suspicious persons and situations along with safety hazards, unusual or illegal activity within the appointed patrol area.
• Maintain weapons such as the M9 pistol and the M4 rifle.
• Fulfill a range ofMP duties for both combat and peacekeeping missions.
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