Smith & Wesson M&P - Users

Users

  • Australia: South Australia Police (M&P40 – replaced Smith & Wesson .357 revolvers). Victoria Police (M&P40 – replaced S&W .38 Model 10 revolvers).
  • Belgium: 20,000 M&P9 pistols were purchased by the Federal Police in 2011, replacing the Browning Hi-Power.
  • Canada: Halton Regional Police Service, Peel Regional Police, St. Thomas Police Service, and the Gatineau Police Department.
  • Colombia: M&P9 used by DAS agents.
  • France: M&P9 used by the Radioprotection and Nuclear Safety Institute.
  • India: M&P9 used by Mumbai Police.
  • Iraq: Used by the Iraqi Police and by the Iraqi Military.
  • Malaysia: M&P9s as Malaysian Prison Department sidearm.
  • Pakistan: Used by the Sindh Police Agency.
  • Puerto Rico: M&P40 was adopted by the Puerto Rico Police Department in 2009.
  • Republic of China: 4,200 M&P9 Compact pistols will be purchased by National Police Agency of Taiwan in September 2011, replacing the currently aging S&W 5904 and 6903 models. According to Central News Agency and BCC News Network, this decision was made to level the playing field between police officers and criminals, who usually have better firepower compared to the former. The procurement of the pistols will be prioritized for female officers and detectives.
  • Trinidad and Tobago: Used by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
  • United States: Drug Enforcement Administration. Also used by over 276 police departments in the country. The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently selected the M&P40 pistol, ordering 237 pistols, to replace the previously-issued Glock 22 .40 caliber pistol.

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