Military Police

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The Military Police (MP) is a small and important division of the Security Department designed to increase public safety and maintain Foundation law. They have the important job of ensuring the smooth operation of the site and can assist with investigations, providing escorts, patrolling highways, guarding anomalies, and responding to emergencies. Members are highly trustable and competent, leading them to have more jurisdiction and equipment than other divisions. They work closely with the Ethics Committee to efficiently deal with criminals and threats to the peace, however are not part of EC because of checks & balances. MP was created to enforce the law in dangerous or tricky situations that Ethics Committee members are simply incapable of handling.
* To join MP, you must pass an application posted in the SD server, an interview, and then a difficult academy phase. Security Agent+ may apply for MP.
== Duties ==
The Military Police has a plethora of important duties to maintain their goal of public safety and law enforcement.
==== Site Phi ====
MP primarily resides over Site Phi due to the large amounts of civilians potentially at risk there. MP is expected to respond to any situation emerging from Site Phi to grant the safety of personnel, such as hostage situations or large gatherings. This does include the response to public gatherings for protest or rioting. MP also are in charge of making sure proper protocol procedure is handled correctly by FP.
==== Law Enforcement ====
MP officers work closely with the Ethics Committee and have the right to detain personnel if they have reasonable suspicion or to arrest them if they have probable cause. During such detentions or arrests, officers may question the personnel in custody. If a rogue element requires apprehension, MP will view it with the utmost importance and respond by utilizing their specialized training.
==== SCP Handling ====
In the presence of no MTF, MP members may guard and escort anomalies, however, this is not a large priority. MP officers may also recontain anomalies if authorized by SRU or MTF operatives, or if said groups fail to respond after a certain amount of time. Documented recontainment tactics as well as in-game recontainment trainings are held internally.
==== Peacekeeping ====
MP members also are in charge of settling petty disputes or minor crimes between people to keep the peace. In the event of an abnormality (for example, a Class-D juggernaut incursion or any protocol) where public safety may be at risk, MP personnel generally prioritize public security and the defense of vital locations.
==== Clean Rooms ====
MP members hold full authority over the Clean Rooms, which is a containment zone that stores low-threat SCPs. This includes fully defending the Clean Rooms from Class-D rioters, escorting tests, and recovering lost Clean Rooms SCPs.
==== Roads ====
MP has absolute authority over the roads and the flow of traffic. They may patrol the roads at their will, pulling over or arresting anyone violating road laws. They also might control the flow of traffic through roadblocks or their designated checkpoints. Anyone found violating a road law may be pulled over, and appropriately punished. MP members have a special Humvee with armor, guns, lights, and sirens to assist in their duties. 
==== Other ====
MP officers may be assigned to assist with Omicron procedures and guard the CDCZ during heavy rioting or if the area is significantly understaffed. Additionally, officers may be tasked with guarding the CDC if there are no higher priorities, such as a lack of personnel at Phi or anywhere else except for the Omicron Viewing Area.
MP officers are authorized to pursue rogue Class-Ds within Epsilon and may assist MTF if requested. If the MTF and SRU are offline, MP are authorized to enter the facility for hostile termination and sweeping purposes. While MP personnel are allowed to enter the site for law enforcement purposes, they have no general jurisdiction within Epsilon. In addition, MP may act as a substitute for C-9 replaceable tests if the briefing hierarchy reaches MP.
==== Protocol Procedures ====
The following graph contains general procedures for the protocols Breakout, Red Heron, and Purple Reign. Other protocols unincluded most likely consist of basic and usual procedures.
Breakout 	Red Heron 	Purple Reign
MP officers typically protect Phi and ensure public safety whilst also defending the Cleanrooms from rioting Class-Ds. If necessary, MP may also assist at the CDC.	MP officers are to ensure the adherence to evacuation and Breach Shelter procedures and are to upkeep the safety of the public. MP may assist in recontainment if requested.	MP officers are to primarily focus on the Phi area and may assist at Epsilon if requested. Defending the Phi area includes the overwatch of the Cleanrooms and the protection of the Breach Shelter.
== Chain of Command ==
To have any department working, they need a chain of command. This is a depiction of each member of MP and whom they must look up to.
===== Superintendent =====
The Superintendent [CAP: 1] holds executive authority over the operations and structure of the Military Police (of which is to exclude the Divisional Inspectors). The Superintendent can make executive changes and alterations in the command body and the division as a whole.
* They are appointed by and report to the Security Department Central Command.
===== Executive Officer =====
The Executive Officers [CAP: 2] hold an entrustment from the Superintendent to manage the inner-operations of the division and perform administrative work to upkeep the structure of the division. Executive Officers supervise command for deficiencies and illicit activity, and they assist and advise the Superintendent in executive decisions and administrative changes alike. 
* They are appointed by the Superintendent.
===== Supervisory Constable =====
The Supervisory Constables [CAP: 4] act as the stable command body for the Military Police and as role models for junior law enforcement officers. They are responsible for operating the general educational and divisional-based duties, such as the adequate training and supervision of lower subordinates.
* They are appointed by the divisional upper command.
===== Senior Constable =====
Senior Constable is the last achievable rank within the lower command and working body of the Military Police. They, although still in a junior role, mentor and advise lower staff through their abundance of acquired knowledge, training, and experience.
* They are appointed once they have met the respective promotional requirements.
===== Constable =====
Constable is the first official rank within the Military Police. They have proven themselves capable and competent officers and now uphold the high standards of the Military Police. 
* They are appointed after passing the Cadet Academy.
===== Cadet =====
Cadet is considered as an unofficial rank within the Military Police and consists of rookies who learn the grassroots of the division before becoming fully fledged members.
* They are appointed after passing the divisional entrance applications and interviews.
== Important Links ==
* [SCPF - SD > Military Police Public Handbook]
* Traffic Database
* Official YouTube Video
=== Lore ===
* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n4jrHZEoDpsDzZ5t8GOKrbd6Yl5OrsKWAFaBDl1w4ys/edit
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