Military Police

Learn about the responsibilities of the military police here.

NZDF Joint Military Police Unit

The Joint Military Police Unit (JMPU) supports the community with general policing including crime prevention and incident response services, to keep people safe. Through JMPU’s ‘Police the Force’ mission, JMPU reduce criminal harm and victimisation, deter offending, increase community safety & wellbeing, and maintain the Military Justice System.

JMPU have military police personnel (MP’s) based across all NZDF bases and camps throughout the country providing law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation of serious & criminal incidents, and custodial support to the NZDF. The unit has deployable teams to provide support wherever the NZDF is in the world.

Military Police support

Whilst Military Police are primarily focused on policing Defence Area’s and their immediate surrounds, the JMPU also provide support to the wider NZDF community in different ways including:

Building confidence and trust in the NZDF - Military Police presence within the community builds confidence and trust in the NZDF’s commitment to keep NZDF personnel and the community safe.
Enhanced security and assurance - Military Police presence deters offending in and around Defence Areas, thereby contributing to a safer community and environment.
Local emergency and incident response - Military Police often respond to local incidents and emergencies within the Defence Area and its immediate surrounds. Military Police personnel are trained and equipped to handle such situations and protect/preserve life until higher medical attention arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

If there is an emergency near a Camp/Base who do I call?
- If you are within a Defence Area, you can call NZDF emergency services from any Defence phone on extension 7111.
- If you are not within a Defence Area, do not have access to a Defence phone, or believe there is immediate risk to life, call civil emergency services on 111.
If my house is broken into, do I call the JMPU?
- If you live within a Defence Camp/Base then it is necessary to contact the Military Police. It is likely New Zealand Police will also be involved.
- If your Defence property is outside of the Defence Area, we recommend calling the New Zealand Police in the first instance then advising Military Police.
If I see dangerous driving in the housing area do I ring the JMPU or the civilian police?
- If within a Defence Camp/Base, call the Military Police and pass on as much information as possible.
- If the driving is observed outside of Defence Camps/Bases and you believe the incident requires immediate attention to preserve life, then immediately call the New Zealand Police then pass this information onto Military Police afterward.
If I witness any offending who do I call, JMPU or New Zealand Police?
- Broadly speaking, JMPU deal with the offending of those personnel subject to the Armed Forces Disciplinary Act, primarily uniformed military members. Therefore if something occurs within a Defence Camp or Base, the Military Police would be the first point of call.
- Any offending or incident outside of Defence Camps and Bases fall within New Zealand Police jurisdiction. However, if this involves Defence personnel, Defence assets, or Defence properties, then it is beneficial to also inform the Military Police.

Contact

The Military Police operate a national investigator who can be contacted 24/7 for advice on 0800 50 11 22.

Military Police have launched a new online contact form, available on the internet and intranet. This can be used by anyone to report criminal incidents to the Military Police and reports can be anonymous. Incidents involving the NZDF can be reported, including crime affecting service people or service resources (buildings, vehicles, equipment, money), as well as allegations of crime committed by service personnel.

Simply scan the QR code below or follow the hyperlink to access the contact form. Alternately you can email MPCrime@nzdf.mil.nz

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Military Police

NZDF Joint Military Police Unit

Military Police support

Frequently Asked Questions

If there is an emergency near a Camp/Base who do I call?

If my house is broken into, do I call the JMPU?

If I see dangerous driving in the housing area do I ring the JMPU or the civilian police?

If I witness any offending who do I call, JMPU or New Zealand Police?

Contact

Military Police
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