The RAF Police plays a critical role in enabling airpower operations both in the UK and on operations globally by providing the RAF with a broad spectrum of Security and Law Enforcement capabilities. Key roles in the RAF Police are criminal and security investigations alongside the provision of counter intelligence and protective security activities.
The RAF Police are also specialists in Military Working Dogs and Aviation Security; a very high readiness Tactical Police Squadron is maintained for operations worldwide.
The Part Time Volunteer Reserves (PTVR) element of the RAF Police supports the regular force. A RAF Police Reservist will mobilise on Operations and work alongside regulars for periods of up to a year and for shorter periods on Routine Support Duties. Reservists are involved in a wide range of RAF Police activity, although primarily focusing on Aviation Security and Law Enforcement duties in the UK or overseas.