Military Police Corps (Ireland)
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The Military Police Corps (MP) (Irish: Cór Póiliní an Airm, PA) is the corps of the Irish Defence Forces responsible for the provision of policing service personnel and providing a military police presence to forces while on exercise and deployment. Its tasks increase during wartime to include traffic control organisation and POW and refugee control. The Military Police are distinguished from other units by their wearing of a red beret.
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Military Police Corps Cór Póiliní an Airm | |
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Abbreviation | MP / PA (Irish) |
Motto | Steadfast and Vigilant |
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Formed | 1 October 1924 – present |
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Operations jurisdiction | Ireland |
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Parent agency | Defence Forces |
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The Military Police enjoy a close working relationship with the Garda Síochána at both national and local levels, with the Gardaí providing training in criminal investigation to the corps.[1]