Ministry of Defence Police
The Ministry of Defence Police provides a range of services via their contact number. You can make general enquiries, report crimes or suspicious activities, and ask about recruitment opportunities. The line is open for general questions and recruitment from Monday to Friday, 08:00-18:00, and Saturday, 09:00-13:00. For reporting crimes or suspicious activities, the service is available 24/7. Common reasons for calling include submitting Freedom of Information requests, making complaints, or handling media enquiries. Typically, non-emergency queries may take up to 48 hours for a response. The best times to call for non-urgent matters are during weekday mornings to avoid peak times.
Updated 14 Dec 2025
Expected outcomes
- Make general enquiries
- Report crimes or suspicious activities
- Submit FOI requests
- Enquire about recruitment
- Make complaints
- Handle media enquiries
Call preparation
Assemble everything before you dial. These requirements are verified by our call analysts and updated as organizations change their scripts.
- Name
- Contact details
- Enquiry details
- Complaint details
- FOI request details
- Description of incident
Known issues
One common issue is delayed responses to non-emergency and general enquiries, which may take up to 48 hours due to incident volume. If you experience a delay, it's advisable to wait or follow up if the matter is urgent. For faster service, consider calling during non-peak hours, typically weekday mornings. Alternatively, emailing the relevant department can sometimes yield quicker responses. Always ensure you have all necessary information ready to expedite the process.
