217th Military Police Detachment - "Watchdogs"
Assist Commanders and residents of our community to ensure Fort Lee remains a safe and secure place for our Soldiers, Civilians, and Families. Provide for the protection of lives and property, and preserve Law and Order on the installation. On order, deploy Military Police specialty teams in support of worldwide operations.
Mission Essential Task List
- Provide Command and Control
- Ensure Soldier Readiness
- Provide Administrative and Logistic Support
- Support Law and Order Operations
- Conduct Military Working Dog Operations
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 Troy J. Wolverton
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)
