Defence College of Policing and Guarding - History

History

HMS Dryad was the Royal Navys school of maritime warfare until its closure in 2004. The Defence College of Police and Personnel Administration was opened in 2005 consisting of the three service Policing schools. The Regimental Headquarters of the Royal Military Police also moved to the site following withdrawal from Roussillon Barracks, Chichester. RAF Police training moved from RAF Halton in 2005. Royal Navy Police training moved from HMS Excellent.

Police training for Royal Marines Police was formerly conducted at Rousillon Barracks and HMS Excellent, prior to their integration into the Royal Navy Police.

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