217th Military Police Detachment
Provide Command and Control, Personnel Administration, Logistical Support and Training of Military Police Soldiers
in Support of Installation Law Enforcement Operations on Fort Lee, Virginia. On Order, deploy Military Police specialty teams in support of worldwide contingency operations.
Mission Essential Task List
- Perform L&O Detachment HQ Functions
- Conduct Law and Order Operations
- Provide Military Working Dog (MWD) Support
To establish a highly motivated, creative, and cohesive team who aggressively assist community members through crime prevention, education, customer service and enforcement while ensuring a proper quality of life for organizational members.
Office: | Phone Number: |
Commander | 804-734-7742 |
Detachment Sergeant | 804-734-7797 |
PAC | 804-734-7183 |
MP Desk/ Communications | 804-734-7400 |
Community Police | 804-734-6461 |
Investigations | 804-734-6672 |
AWOL Apprehension | 804-734-6293 |
Traffic | 804-734-7432 |
MilitaryWorking Dogs | 804-734-1099 |
Leaders
Commander
CPT Christopher F. De La Torre
Detachment Sergeant
SFC David Valentin
Unit History
- Constituted 24 August 1944 in the Army of the United States as the 317th Military Police Escort Guard Section
- Activated 1 December 1944 in Italy
- Redesignated 3 April 1945 as the 317th Military Police Escort Guard Section
- Disbanded 19 October 1945 at Camp Forrest, Tennessee
- Reconstituted 21 July 1964 in the Regular Army as the 217th Military Police Detachment
- Activated 1 September 1964 at Fort Holabird, Maryland
- Inactivated 29 June 1973 at Fort Holabird, Maryland
- Activated 16 June 2000 at Fort Lee, Virginia
Campaign Participation Credit - World War II- Central Europe (France/Germany/Italy)