Latvian Military Police
| Latvian Military Police | |
|---|---|
| Militārā policija | |
Latvian Armed Forces | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Tālis Majors |
Latvian Military Police (
Latvian Security Service in 2009, the Military Police is also responsible for security of the Parliament and the President of Latvia.[1]
Mission
The
strategically important sites, provides escort and security of military transport columns, military cargoes, as well as of state and foreign officials. The Military Police provides for the exchange of classified materials between the state institutions of Latvia, institutions of NATO
member states and other competent foreign institutions.
The main mission of the Military Police is to:
- Assist in the provision of security during military events and provide military discipline, law and order;
- Guard objects as ordered by the NAF Commander;
- Control military traffic, escort officials and guard military cargo.
Cooperation
One of their priorities is to establish an MP unit for participation in NATO-led international operations. MP soldiers have participated in the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo since 1999. In addition, the first MP unit was deployed in Iraq in 2003. MP soldiers are always well-prepared for their work on these missions, thus their input is always highly appreciated.
References
- ^ "Militārā policija". Nacionālie bruņotie spēki (in Latvian). Retrieved 2019-04-15.
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