An Act to establish the Military Police within the Federal Guards Service, provide for military law enforcement jurisdiction, and strengthen security at military installations; among other purposes
The Federal Military Police Act, 1748 established the Military Police as a specialized law enforcement branch within the Federal Guards Service of Nouvelle Alexandrie, consolidating previously fragmented military security functions under unified command. Introduced by Deputy Carlos Mendoza Valdez of the Federal Humanist Party in early 1748AN, the legislation responded to escalating security challenges and lessons learned from military operations during the Fourth Euran War, which exposed critical gaps in military law enforcement capabilities and installation security.
The Act created a comprehensive framework for military law enforcement with an authorized strength of 12,800 personnel organized into 32 specialized companies, establishing standardized procedures for criminal investigations, prisoner of war processing, and coordination with civilian law enforcement agencies including the Federal Gendarmerie of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Following unanimous passage in both chambers of the Cortes Federales, the legislation received Royal Assent on 15.VII.1748AN and became fully operational with the establishment of the Federal Military Police Academy in Santander.
The impetus for establishing a unified Military Police force emerged from multiple security incidents during the East Keltian Collapse and operational deficiencies identified during the Fourth Euran War. Prior to 1748AN, military law enforcement functions were distributed across various Federal Forces branches, creating jurisdictional confusion and inconsistent procedures for handling military crimes and installation security. The Spring Crisis of 1739 had already highlighted the need for better civil-military coordination and professional military policing, leading to preliminary reforms under the Military Reform Act, 1739 that established the groundwork for specialized military law enforcement.
Security assessments following border incidents with forces from the Green and from the Confederacy of the Dispossessed revealed significant gaps in military installation protection and criminal investigation capabilities. The leaked Federal Border Guard Security Assessment of 1744 documented multiple cases where inadequate military policing had compromised operational security and allowed criminal activities to flourish within military zones during the Occupation of Oportia. Additionally, experiences during Operation Solidarity Shield and other recent military operations demonstrated the urgent need for professional military police units capable of supporting combat operations through battlefield circulation control and rear area security.
The legislation also addressed concerns raised by the Civil-Military Relations Board about maintaining proper discipline and legal procedures within the expanding Federal Forces. As Nouvelle Alexandrie's military commitments grew during the Fourth Euran War, the absence of professional military police had led to ad hoc arrangements that failed to meet the standards expected of a modern democratic military force.
Key Provisions
The Act establishes the Military Police as a branch of the Federal Guards Service with primary jurisdiction over all military installations, facilities, and personnel throughout the Federation. The legislation authorizes 12,800 personnel organized into 32 companies of 400 officers each, distributed across major military installations with concentrations at strategic bases in Cárdenas, Punta Santiago, Narbonne, and Parap. Each company maintains both uniformed patrol units and plainclothes investigative detachments trained in specialized military criminal investigation procedures.
Core responsibilities defined by the Act include enforcement of the Uniform Code of Military Justice of Nouvelle Alexandrie, criminal investigation of offenses committed by military personnel, traffic control and security at military installations, prisoner of war processing and detention facility management, protection of military assets and classified materials, and coordination with civilian law enforcement agencies. The legislation establishes three specialized units: the Criminal Investigation Division for serious crimes including espionage and violent offenses, the Protective Services Unit for securing high-ranking military officials and visiting dignitaries, and the Field Security Section for law enforcement support during combat operations.
The Act mandates establishment of the Federal Military Police Academy in Santander with a standardized 16-week training program covering military law, criminal investigation techniques, crowd control, and specialized enforcement procedures. During wartime conditions, Military Police units are authorized to support combat operations through battlefield circulation control, enemy prisoner processing, and rear area security while maintaining coordination with other Federal Guards Service branches during joint operations requiring civilian-military cooperation.
Legislative History
Legislative History of the Federal Military Police Act, 1748
Bill as submitted to the "Hopper" of the Federal Assembly, 1748 AN
FEDERAL MILITARY POLICE ACT, 1748
THE READING OF
A
BILL
TO
Establish the Military Police within the Federal Guards Service, provide for military law enforcement jurisdiction, strengthen security at military installations, authorize construction of specialized facilities, and appropriate funds for equipment procurement and training infrastructure; among other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Cortes Federales, in this present session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-
PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Article 1: Citation.
This Act may be cited as the "Federal Military Police Act, 1748".
Article 2: Definitions.
For the purposes of this Act:
"Military Police" means the specialized law enforcement branch established within the Federal Guards Service;
"Chief of Military Police" means the commanding officer of the Military Police appointed under this Act;
"Specialized equipment" means vehicles, weapons, communication devices, forensic equipment, and protective gear specifically required for military law enforcement operations.
PART II ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION.
Article 3: Establishment of Military Police.
There is hereby established within the Federal Guards Service a Military Police branch with primary law enforcement jurisdiction over all military installations, facilities, and personnel.
The Military Police shall be commanded by a Chief of Military Police with the rank of Brigadier General, appointed by the Secretary of Defense with the advice and consent of the Federal Assembly for a term of four years.
The initial authorized strength of the Military Police shall be 12,800 personnel organized into 32 companies of 400 officers each, with provisions for expansion or contraction through subsequent appropriations or Royal Decree.
The Military Police shall maintain separate budget lines within the Federal Guards Service for personnel, operations, equipment procurement, and facility construction.
Each company shall maintain both uniformed patrol units and plainclothes investigative detachments with specialized vehicles and communication equipment.
Four specialized units shall be established with dedicated facilities and equipment:
Criminal Investigation Division for serious crimes including espionage, violent offenses, and complex financial crimes;
Protective Services Unit for securing high-ranking military officials, visiting dignitaries, and classified facilities;
Field Security Section for law enforcement support during combat operations and deployment security;
Technical Services Division for forensic analysis, digital evidence processing, and specialized investigations.
Regional Military Police commands shall be established in each major theater with coordination centers equipped with advanced communication and data processing capabilities.
PART III JURISDICTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Article 5: Primary Responsibilities.
The Military Police shall have jurisdiction and responsibility for:
Joint operations requiring civilian-military cooperation shall be conducted under protocols established by the Chief of Military Police and relevant civilian authorities, with formal memoranda of understanding governing information sharing and operational procedures.
Information sharing agreements shall be established to support national security objectives while maintaining appropriate classification levels and protecting sensitive sources and methods.
The Military Police shall participate in joint training exercises with civilian law enforcement agencies at least annually.
PART IV TRAINING AND STANDARDS.
Article 7: Federal Military Police Academy.
There is hereby established the Federal Military Police Academy in Santander with modern training facilities, classroom buildings, dormitories, and practical training areas.
The Academy shall provide a standardized 16-week basic training program covering military law, criminal investigation techniques, crowd control, specialized enforcement procedures, constitutional law, and civilian-military coordination.
Advanced training programs shall be established for specialized units, including courses in forensic science, counter-intelligence, protective services, and international military police operations.
All Military Police personnel must complete Academy training before assuming operational duties, with annual continuing education requirements of not less than 40 hours.
The Academy shall maintain partnerships with civilian law enforcement training institutions and international military police academies for exchange programs and specialized instruction.
Article 8: Professional Standards.
Military Police personnel shall maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity, subject to enhanced background investigations and security clearance requirements.
Regular training updates and certification requirements shall be established by Academy leadership, with specialized certifications for investigative techniques, evidence handling, and use of force.
Disciplinary procedures for Military Police personnel shall follow established military justice protocols with additional oversight from the Military Police Professional Standards Office.
Performance evaluations shall include assessments of adherence to constitutional principles and civilian-military cooperation protocols.
PART V EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES.
Article 9: Equipment Procurement.
The Military Police shall be equipped with modern patrol vehicles, investigative equipment, communication systems, protective gear, and specialized law enforcement tools appropriate to their mission.
Standardized equipment specifications shall be established for all Military Police units, including vehicles marked with distinctive Military Police identification.
Digital forensic capabilities shall be established at regional commands with equipment for computer analysis, mobile device examination, and network security investigations.
Non-lethal weapons systems shall be procured for crowd control and detention operations, including conducted energy weapons, riot control agents, and restraint devices.
Article 10: Facility Construction.
Military Police stations shall be constructed or designated at all major military installations with holding cells, interview rooms, evidence storage, and administrative facilities.
Regional headquarters facilities shall be constructed with command centers, training facilities, equipment storage, and specialized laboratories for forensic analysis.
Detention facilities meeting international standards shall be established for military prisoners and prisoners of war, with appropriate medical facilities and recreation areas.
The Federal Military Police Academy shall include classroom buildings, dormitories for 800 students, practical training areas, firing ranges, and administrative facilities.
PART VI WARTIME OPERATIONS.
Article 11: Combat Support Operations.
During wartime conditions, Military Police units may be assigned to support combat operations through:
Battlefield circulation control and route security;
Enemy prisoner of war operations and detention facility management;
Rear area security and base defense operations;
Protection of military supply lines and critical installations;
Civil affairs coordination in occupied or liberated territories;
Criminal investigation support for war crimes and rules of engagement violations.
Military Police units shall coordinate with other branches of the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie during joint operations, with dedicated liaison officers assigned to major combat commands.
Specialized equipment for combat operations shall be maintained in reserve, including armored patrol vehicles, enhanced communication systems, and field detention facilities.
PART VII FUNDING AND APPROPRIATIONS.
Article 12: Initial Appropriations.
There is hereby appropriated for the first year of operations the sum of 340,000,000 New Alexandrian écus for:
Personnel costs and training: 180,000,000 écus;
Equipment procurement: 85,000,000 écus;
Facility construction and renovation: 65,000,000 écus;
Operations and maintenance: 10,000,000 écus.
Subsequent annual appropriations shall be determined through the regular budget process, with baseline funding requirements to be established by the Chief of Military Police in consultation with the Secretary of Defense.
Emergency supplemental appropriations may be requested for wartime operations, natural disaster response, or significant security threats.
Article 13: Construction Authorization.
The Secretary of Defense is hereby authorized to acquire land, construct facilities, and enter into contracts necessary for the establishment of Military Police operations.
Construction projects exceeding 5,000,000 écus in value shall require specific authorization from the Federal Assembly.
Environmental impact assessments shall be conducted for all major construction projects in accordance with existing federal environmental regulations.
PART VIII CLOSING PROVISIONS.
Article 14: Commencement and Application.
This Act shall apply to all of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
This Act shall not become law unless it has been given Royal Assent.
This Act shall be published and made publicly available.
In the event any provision or part of this Act is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that particular provision or part so found, and not the entire Act, will be inoperative.
This Act shall take effect immediately upon Royal Assent, with full operational capability to be achieved within 18 months of enactment.
The Chief of Military Police shall submit quarterly progress reports to the Federal Assembly during the first two years of implementation.
Amendments
Committee Amendment 1: Increased initial appropriation from 275,000,000 to 340,000,000 écus to account for enhanced facility construction and specialized equipment procurement.
Committee Amendment 2: Added Technical Services Division as fourth specialized unit and expanded digital forensic capabilities.
Federal Assembly Amendment 1: Expanded training requirements to include specialized courses in civilian-military coordination and constitutional law, extending basic training from 12 to 16 weeks.
Santander
Yea
Wechua Nation
Alduria
Nay
South Lyrica
Boriquén
