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<p>Ministry of Defence (MOD) Police officers have historically routinely undertaken
external unarmed patrols in the vicinity of Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, which
includes the Royal Naval Armaments Depot Coulport. In 2003, as part of the overall
protective security arrangements for both establishments, MOD introduced armed external
patrols following full consultation with the then Strathclyde Police and local community
stakeholders. This agreement remains extant with the Police Service of Scotland.</p><p>
</p><p>The extent of MOD Police patrol activity is determined as part of the Naval
Base security arrangements and are covered by an agreement with Police Scotland. MOD
Police officers are trained to national police standards and remain under the operational
command of the Chief Constable of MOD Police whilst on external patrols. Responsibility
for the maintenance and enforcement of the law in Scotland rests with the Chief Constable
of Police Scotland.</p><p> </p><p>There has been no increase to routine MOD Police
patrols outside the two establishments during the last 24 months although the MOD
keeps security at all of its establishments under review and there are no current
plans to expand these external patrols. Any proposals to increase external MOD Police
patrols would be agreed with Police Scotland.</p><p> </p>
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