residents, in comparison with the local police departments. Also, the local police departments must answer to the corresponding local elected officials administratively but the regional Military Police units do not. In the cases of prostitution and human slavery, this makes the ROC Military Police the preferred law enforcement unit for the public prosecutors of all levels in the ROC, because of minimal information leakage or less interference from domestic politicians. In cases of fugitive recovery, some public prosecutors mobilize the military police to handle large-scale searches or arrests because military police can provide massive manpower with good discipline and fewer gang-related interpersonal relationships. Organization Republic of China Military Police Command Republic of China Military Police Command () is responsible for all Military Police units and operations. It is subordinate to the Armed Force General Staff, the Minister of National Defense, and the Republic of China President. It includes internal units that are responsible for political warfare, units inspection, personnel, intelligence, operation, logistics, and communication. It is also responsible for the following units and divisions: Military Police School () Military Police Regional Commands (x4) () Military Police Armor Battalion () Artillery Battalion () Military Police Battalions (x19) () Military Police Security Squadron of Air Force (x10) (): Specially tasked to guard military air bases or field. Naval Military Police Security Battalions (x2) ():Specially tasked to guard naval bases. Regional Military Police Offices (x22) (): It is a battalion-size unit stationed in the urban area. Regional Military Police Investigation Groups (): Administratively, it belongs to its corresponding regional office; operationally, it is controlled by the intelligence division (G2) of the Military Police Command. Forensic Science Center () Chemical Forensic Division () Physical Forensic Division () Crime Scene Investigation Division () Military Police Special Services Company, MPSSC (): Code-named Night Hawk. This unit is stationed at Wugu, Taipei. Little is known about this unit, since information about it is classified by the Ministry of National Defense. It was formed in 1978. Xindian Military Prison, New Taipei City () Lioujia Military Prison, Tainan City () Ranks Officers Enlisted Banners Equipment Vehicles Small arms Fire support Gallery See also People's Armed Police Military Police Corps (United States) References External links ROC Military Police Command M M Taiwanese intelligence agencies Taiwan