DPF Briefing

July 2005

Life Insurance - Terrorist Activity

Members are strongly advised to check that personal insurance policies provide adequate cover for the role of Ministry of Defence Police Officers.

Questions have been raised on this subject following recent terrorist activity and the front line response of our members in dealing with the raised policing and security needs of MOD, not only in the Capital but also nationwide.

MOD Personnel Manual 16, Chapter 10, paragraph 10.7 deals with this issue and gives guidance in respect of personal life insurance for MOD Civil Servants who may become engaged in dangerous assignments.

Members of the Force when taking out new policies or recruits with existing policies, must declare their role as a member of the Ministry of Defence Police. They should also inform their insurance company of any raised danger associated with the role.

DPF have asked the Official Side for clarity on this subject to be published as a matter of urgency. Until then please refer to the above detailed Manual.