The mere presence of a military police force creates a huge deterrence for those who would steal from innocent residents or businesses,

The military police were there to provide support to local law enforcement , and the engineers were used for search-and-recovery mission support and evacuation support ,

The military police were there to provide support to local law enforcement, and the engineers were used for search-and-recovery mission support and evacuation support,

This so-called police force is in reality a ruthless paramilitary organization, equipped with a full range of military hardware, including heavy machine guns, and armored personnel carriers,

The situation in Kosovo is very difficult and dangerous. The offensive by Serbian police and military forces continues, as well as the shelling of Albanian villages ... In other parts of Kosovo, repression continues.

The threat is very real. The police and the military are not taking any chances.