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Inaugural BleepKind expo hosted by MDP

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) hosted the first BleepKind expo at the Defence School of Policing and Guarding, Southwick Park. On Tuesday 14 March the MDP were proud to welcome colleagues from across the UK’s police forces to the BleepKind expo, the first of its kind in policing to…

Fitness

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Inaugural BleepKind expo hosted by MDP
Inaugural BleepKind expo hosted by MDP
Fitness

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Mar 16

MDP firearms instructors come together for annual conference

This year the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) held its annual firearms instructors conference at Yarnfield Park, Staffordshire and the theme was ‘Guardians of the standard’. — Over 130 firearms instructors from across the Force gathered at the Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre, set in the West Midlands for their annual conference. The two-day conference was opened by Assistant Chief Constable Jason Gwillim, the portfolio lead for firearms training in the MDP, who addressed the instructors…

Firearms Training

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MDP firearms instructors come together for annual conference
MDP firearms instructors come together for annual conference
Firearms Training

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Jul 15, 2022

Final MDP Pass Out Parade event goes back in time

The digging up of a time capsule, buried 26 years ago, marks the last Pass Out Parade to take place in Wethersfield, at the former Headquarters for the Ministry of Defence Police. — On Friday 15 July, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) held its final Pass Out Parade at Wethersfield, following the Force’s move of Headquarters to RAF Wyton earlier this year, and with training due to transfer to Southwick Park, Hampshire during August.

Mdp

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Final MDP Pass Out Parade event goes back in time
Final MDP Pass Out Parade event goes back in time
Mdp

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May 25, 2022

Outstanding bravery and heroism

Ministry of Defence Police Constables have been awarded commendations for their brave and heroic actions, during a recent station award ceremony in Derbyshire. — Police Constables, Johnson (left), Law (middle) and Colder (right) were awarded commendations at a recent award ceremony. On 5 June 2021, PC Mark Johnson, and PC Matt Law responded to a call for assistance from Derbyshire Constabulary, who were dealing with an axe wielding wanted offender, known to be extremely…

Mdp

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Outstanding bravery and heroism
Outstanding bravery and heroism
Mdp

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Mar 3, 2022

Health and Safety Award for MDP Chief Inspector

An APSHA Safety Award has been presented to Chief Inspector Jimmy Carr, in recognition of his work during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Assistant Chief Constable Dave Long recently presented the Association of Police Health and Safety Advisers (APSHA) Safety Award to Chief Inspector Jimmy Carr, for contributions made to health and safety, following the award being announced during the APHSA Annual General Meeting on 12 October 2021.

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Health and Safety Award for MDP Chief Inspector
Health and Safety Award for MDP Chief Inspector

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Feb 25, 2022

Reflections on our progress - MDP LGBT+ Champion ACC Dave Long

As we near the end of LGBT+ History Month, ACC Dave Long took some time out, pending his official retirement at the beginning of March, to reflect on his time as the Force LGBT+ Champion. — LGBT+ History Month is an annual celebration for everyone. It is an opportunity to recognise the contributions of all LGBT+ people and learn about issues the LGBT+ community faces — with an aim to teach young people about the history of the gay rights movement, the struggles and challenges faced…

Mdp

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Reflections on our progress -
MDP LGBT+ Champion ACC Dave Long
Reflections on our progress -
MDP LGBT+ Champion ACC Dave Long
Mdp

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Nov 30, 2021

Being #MDPfit

As we reach the end of Men’s Health Awareness Month, known as Movember, Ian, Dan, Russ, and Steve, from the MDP Firearms Training Unit, share their fitness journeys. — The officers each reflect on their fitness history and individual experiences of working to be “MDP fit”, to be able to achieve 7.6 on the bleep test (or equivalent), as the required national fitness standard for an Authorised Firearms Officer. …

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Being #MDPfit
Being #MDPfit

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Nov 25, 2021

Following in Mum’s footsteps

Mother and daughter, Eileen and Amy, reflect on their reasons for choosing a career with the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), and their experiences on joining our ‘Force with a difference’ — ‘then and now’. — THE special 50th Anniversary pass out parade, which took place at MDP HQ on 3 September, was a particularly special day for Eileen, a soon to be newly promoted MDP Inspector, as her daughter Amy graduated alongside our next generation of new recruits — the class of MDP 50.

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Following in Mum’s footsteps
Following in Mum’s footsteps

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Nov 19, 2021

International Men’s Day: Leading by example

Members of our Force share their thoughts and memories of male colleagues who have inspired them, as positive role models, during their careers with the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP). — Dave, Retired Chief Superintendent: by Princess, Strategic Development and Change Planning Manager “Since joining the MDP, I was fortunate enough to meet my mentor, Dave, now a retired Chief Superintendent. …

Mdp

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International Men’s Day: Leading by example
International Men’s Day: Leading by example
Mdp

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Nov 18, 2021

MDP officers commended for life saving actions

Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) officers, PC Mason and PC Turnbull, based in Derbyshire, have been awarded Chief Constable commendations for saving the lives of three teenage girls. — Whilst on patrol in the Alvaston area, PC Mason and PC Turnbull were made aware by Derbyshire Constabulary of three teenage girls in difficulty whilst swimming in the River Derwent. The MDP officers were close to the stretch of river where the girls were reported to be swimming, known locally…

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MDP officers commended for life saving actions
MDP officers commended for life saving actions

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