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{{Center|'''''NMPD''' redirects here. For others, see [[NMPD (disambiguation)]].''}} | {{Center|'''''NMPD''' redirects here. For others, see [[NMPD (disambiguation)]].''}} | ||
{{Military infobox | {{Military infobox | ||
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|commanders=[[Kinsler|Commissioner Kinsler]] | |commanders=[[Kinsler|Commissioner Kinsler]] | ||
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{{Quote|Serve and Protect ([[Swahili]]: Utumizi Na Kuhifathi)|Official motto<ref name="ods">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level [[NMPD HQ|NMPD HQ]]</ref>}} | {{Quote|Serve and Protect ([[Swahili]]: Utumizi Na Kuhifathi)|Official motto as of 2552<ref name="ods">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level [[NMPD HQ|NMPD HQ]]</ref>}} | ||
The '''New Mombasa Police Department''' (or '''NMPD''') was the primary [[law enforcement]] agency of the [[city]] of [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]].<ref name="odst">''Halo 3: ODST''</ref> The NMPD was also charged with operating in [[Old Mombasa]], in addition to their normal routines in the industrialized metropolis of New Mombasa.<ref>''Halo 2: Anniversary'', campaign levels [[Outskirts]] and [[Metropolis]]</ref> The [[NMPD headquarters]] was located at the [[Tanaga|Tanaga district]] of New Mombasa. | The '''New Mombasa Police Department''' (or '''NMPD''') was the primary [[law enforcement]] agency of the [[city]] of [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]].<ref name="odst">''Halo 3: ODST''</ref> The NMPD was also charged with operating in [[Old Mombasa]], in addition to their normal routines in the industrialized metropolis of New Mombasa.<ref>''Halo 2: Anniversary'', campaign levels [[Outskirts]] and [[Metropolis]]</ref> The [[NMPD headquarters]] was located at the [[Tanaga|Tanaga district]] of New Mombasa. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Battle of Mombasa=== | ===Battle of Mombasa=== | ||
[[File:NMPD overlooking NewMombassa.jpg|thumb|250px | [[File:NMPD overlooking NewMombassa.jpg|thumb|250px|The New Mombasa Police Department overlooking the city during the invasion.]] | ||
During the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Battle of Mombasa|invasion of Mombasa]], the NMPD controlled the evacuation of the city along with several [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] and [[UNSC Army|Army]] units.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]'', [[Palace Hotel]]</ref> During the evacuation, [[propaganda]] was constantly being announced to the citizens, while the department's [[communications duty officer]] was in contact with the [[UNSC Navy]] and [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]].{{Ref/Reuse|sadie}} While operational during the first hours of the battle, the NMPD Headquarters was lost to the Covenant later in the day.{{Ref/Reuse|odst}} | During the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Battle of Mombasa|invasion of Mombasa]], the NMPD controlled the evacuation of the city along with several [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] and [[UNSC Army|Army]] units.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]'', [[Palace Hotel]]</ref> During the evacuation, [[propaganda]] was constantly being announced to the citizens, while the department's [[communications duty officer]] was in contact with the [[UNSC Navy]] and [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]].{{Ref/Reuse|sadie}} While operational during the first hours of the battle, the NMPD Headquarters was lost to the Covenant later in the day.{{Ref/Reuse|odst}} | ||
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===Post-war era=== | ===Post-war era=== | ||
The NMPD continues to exist after the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War as the city was rebuilt under [[Project Rebirth]]. | The NMPD continues to exist after the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War as the city was rebuilt under [[Project Rebirth]], with a station being constructed near [[Kenya Street]]. The NMPD of this era has adopted a new motto: "To Preserve Law and Order". A 24/7 crime reporting hotline also existed and could be reached by calling 2700.<ref>''Halo Infinite'', multiplayer level [[Streets]]</ref> | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
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The standard kit for the NMPD officer was an all black uniform, consisting of a utility uniform, body armor, and a modified [[CH252 helmet]] with a blast-visor. NMPD [[pilot]]s wore a specialised pilot helmet and body armour similar to that of their UNSC counterparts, that could be worn in brown or white.<ref name="Pelican Air Base">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/nmpd-pelican-air-base-cpf71 ''Megabloks'': NMPD Pelican Air Base]</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Air Support Hornet}} Their armament included weapons such as the [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5C]] and [[MA37 assault rifle|MA37]] assault rifles,<ref name="Customization Pack">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/customizer-nmpd-pack-cnc96 ''Megabloks'': Customizer NMPD Pack]</ref> [[M90A shotgun]], [[M6C/SOCOM]] and [[M6D magnum]] pistols, [[M7S/Caseless Submachine Gun]], and the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]. NMPD also had [[Special Weapons And Tactics|SWAT teams]], who often utilized [[flashbang grenade]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|sadie}} The NMPD also employed the [[M319 grenade launcher]]{{Ref/Reuse|NMPD Warthog}} and [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|Air Support Hornet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Customization Pack}} For riot situations, NMPD officers also had access to riot shields.{{Ref/Reuse|Customization Pack}} | The standard kit for the NMPD officer was an all black uniform, consisting of a utility uniform, body armor, and a modified [[CH252 helmet]] with a blast-visor. NMPD [[pilot]]s wore a specialised pilot helmet and body armour similar to that of their UNSC counterparts, that could be worn in brown or white.<ref name="Pelican Air Base">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/nmpd-pelican-air-base-cpf71 ''Megabloks'': NMPD Pelican Air Base]</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Air Support Hornet}} Their armament included weapons such as the [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5C]] and [[MA37 assault rifle|MA37]] assault rifles,<ref name="Customization Pack">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/customizer-nmpd-pack-cnc96 ''Megabloks'': Customizer NMPD Pack]</ref> [[M90A shotgun]], [[M6C/SOCOM]] and [[M6D magnum]] pistols, [[M7S/Caseless Submachine Gun]], and the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]. NMPD also had [[Special Weapons And Tactics|SWAT teams]], who often utilized [[flashbang grenade]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|sadie}} The NMPD also employed the [[M319 grenade launcher]]{{Ref/Reuse|NMPD Warthog}} and [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|Air Support Hornet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Customization Pack}} For riot situations, NMPD officers also had access to riot shields.{{Ref/Reuse|Customization Pack}} | ||
In addition to the hundreds of modified [[HuCiv]] [[Genet]] police vehicles patrolling the streets, the New Mombasa Police Department also maintained a fleet of [[D77C-NMPD Pelican]] dropships in Police livery. Notable additions included a high speed camera on the bow of the dropship, and a rescue cable at the rear of the troop bay. These dropships could be armed with the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in the troop bay.{{Ref/Reuse|odst}} The NMPD also employs a riot-variant of the [[HRUNTING Mark III Cyclops|Cyclops]] mech known as the "[[Sector 12 Police Cyclops|Sector 12 Cyclops]]", armed with a heavy machine gun and a riot shield.<ref>[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/sector-12-police-cyclops-97326 ''Megabloks'': SECTOR 12 POLICE CYCLOPS]</ref> The NMPD also maintains its own variants of the [[AV-14 Hornet]] and [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog]].<ref name="Air Support Hornet">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/police-air-support-hornet-97429 ''Megabloks'': Police Air Support Hornet]</ref><ref name="NMPD Warthog">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/nmpd-warthog-cnh06 ''Megabloks'': NMPD Warthog]</ref> | In addition to the hundreds of modified [[HuCiv]] [[Genet]] police vehicles patrolling the streets, the New Mombasa Police Department also maintained a fleet of [[D77C-NMPD Pelican]] dropships in Police livery. Notable additions included a high speed camera on the bow of the dropship, and a rescue cable at the rear of the troop bay. These dropships could be armed with the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in the troop bay.{{Ref/Reuse|odst}} The NMPD also employs a riot-variant of the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops|Cyclops]] mech known as the "[[Sector 12 Police Cyclops|Sector 12 Cyclops]]", armed with a heavy machine gun and a riot shield.<ref>[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/sector-12-police-cyclops-97326 ''Megabloks'': SECTOR 12 POLICE CYCLOPS]</ref> The NMPD also maintains its own variants of the [[AV-14 Hornet]] and [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog]].<ref name="Air Support Hornet">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/police-air-support-hornet-97429 ''Megabloks'': Police Air Support Hornet]</ref><ref name="NMPD Warthog">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/nmpd-warthog-cnh06 ''Megabloks'': NMPD Warthog]</ref> | ||
The NMPD also used the city's [[surveillance grid]] and the [[Superintendent]]'s monitoring cameras to control the city's populace. They also had full control over the Superintendent, and were able to shut it down from their headquarters. Among their other facilities, the NMPD also had a secure bunker outside the city for emergency situations.{{Ref/Reuse|sadie}} | The NMPD also used the city's [[surveillance grid]] and the [[Superintendent]]'s monitoring cameras to control the city's populace. They also had full control over the Superintendent, and were able to shut it down from their headquarters. Among their other facilities, the NMPD also had a secure bunker outside the city for emergency situations.{{Ref/Reuse|sadie}} | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', due to their light armor, the officers are weak, to the point that a single burst from an assault rifle is enough to kill them. However, some of them, notably the [[ | *In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', due to their light armor, the officers are weak, to the point that a single burst from an assault rifle is enough to kill them. However, some of them, notably the [[Unidentified NMPD Officer]] and the very first officer the Rookie meets, are invincible, being killed only during scripted events. | ||
*At the end of the level ''[[ | *At the end of the level ''[[NMPD HQ]]'', an officer is seen wielding a battle rifle. This is the only time the battle rifle appears in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. | ||
*The NMPD Sergeant who commands the defense of the ONI building is voiced by [[Pete Stacker]] who also voices [[Gunnery Sergeant|GySgt.]] [[Stacker]] and [[Captain (Navy)|Cpt.]] [[Jacob Keyes|Keyes]]. | *The NMPD Sergeant who commands the defense of the ONI building is voiced by [[Pete Stacker]] who also voices [[Gunnery Sergeant|GySgt.]] [[Stacker]] and [[Captain (Navy)|Cpt.]] [[Jacob Keyes|Keyes]]. | ||
*If the player stares at an NMPD officer, they will occasionally say ''"Do you feel lucky? Do you, punk?"'', referencing the ''Dirty Harry'' films. | *If the player stares at an NMPD officer, they will occasionally say ''"Do you feel lucky? Do you, punk?"'', referencing the ''Dirty Harry'' films. | ||
*The NMPD's riot gear seems to match those used by the [[Utgard Constabulary]] officers in the book ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''. | *The NMPD's riot gear seems to match those used by the [[Utgard Constabulary]] officers in the book ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''. | ||
*The seal of the ''NMPD'' bears the same emblem used to represent the Blue Team in ''[[Halo]]''' | *The seal of the ''NMPD'' bears the same emblem used to represent the Blue Team in ''[[Halo]]'s'' [[multiplayer]] system from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | ||
*So far there are two known models for the NMPD officers in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', which are the normal uniform with the blast visor, coming in many colors like black, gray, white, or a mixture, and the special Sergeant model at the [[ONI Alpha Site (location)|ONI Alpha Site]]. | *So far there are two known models for the NMPD officers in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', which are the normal uniform with the blast visor, coming in many colors like black, gray, white, or a mixture, and the special Sergeant model at the [[ONI Alpha Site (location)|ONI Alpha Site]]. | ||
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File:H3ODST-NMPDCops.png|Two different types of NMPD cops in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | File:H3ODST-NMPDCops.png|Two different types of NMPD cops in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
File:H3ODST-NMPDCop.png|Detail of standard helmeted NMPD cop equipped with M90 Shotgun. | File:H3ODST-NMPDCop.png|Detail of standard helmeted NMPD cop equipped with M90 Shotgun. | ||
File:H3ODST-NMPDOfficer.png|Detail of NMPD officer wearing shooters glasses and carrying an M7S. | File:H3ODST-NMPDOfficer.png|Detail of an NMPD officer wearing shooters glasses and carrying an M7S. | ||
File:MEGA_NMPD_Pilot_Blue.jpg|An NMPD Pilot in blue uniform. | File:MEGA_NMPD_Pilot_Blue.jpg|An NMPD Pilot in blue uniform. | ||
File:MEGA_NMPD_Pilot_Brown.png|An NMPD Pilot in brown uniform. | File:MEGA_NMPD_Pilot_Brown.png|An NMPD Pilot in brown uniform. | ||
File:Halo3 115722490 Full.jpeg|A group of armed NMPD officers. | File:Halo3 115722490 Full.jpeg|A group of armed NMPD officers. | ||
File:Nmpdtrooper.jpg|An NMPD officer watches a battle from a tower. | File:Nmpdtrooper.jpg|An NMPD officer watches a battle from a tower. | ||
File:Concept police pelicans.png|Concept art of different color schemes of NMPD | File:Concept police pelicans.png|Concept art of different color schemes of NMPD Pelican dropships. | ||
File:H3ODST-NMPDGenetCar.png|A modified version of the [[HuCiv]] [[Genet]], the NMPD's primary patrol vehicle. | File:H3ODST-NMPDGenetCar.png|A modified version of the [[HuCiv]] [[Genet]], the NMPD's primary patrol vehicle. | ||
File:NMPD Seal.png|Seal of the NMPD, on the wall of the NMPD Headquarters. | File:NMPD Seal.png|Seal of the NMPD, on the wall of the NMPD Headquarters. | ||
File:95414610-Full.jpg|The NMPD HQ located in the Tanaga district. | File:95414610-Full.jpg|The NMPD HQ located in the Tanaga district. | ||
File:H2A_Outskirts_NMPD.png|An NMPD building in [[Old Mombasa]]. | File:H2A_Outskirts_NMPD.png|An NMPD building in [[Old Mombasa]]. | ||
File:NMPD_ad.png|An ad for NMPD. | File:NMPD_ad.png|An ad for the NMPD. | ||
File:HINF Concept StreetsNMPD1.jpg|Concept art of the NMPD station on the ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' multiplayer map [[Streets]]. | |||
File:HINF Concept StreetsNMPD2.jpg|More concept art of the station. | |||
File:HINF NMPD.png|The NMPD station on Streets as seen in-game. | |||
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File:SECTOR_12_POLICE_CYCLOPS.png|The Sector 12 Police Cyclops. | File:SECTOR_12_POLICE_CYCLOPS.png|The Sector 12 Police Cyclops. | ||
File:MEGA_NMPD_Warthog.jpg|The NMPD variant of the M831 Warthog. | File:MEGA_NMPD_Warthog.jpg|The NMPD variant of the M831 Warthog. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
[[Category:Law enforcement]] | [[Category:Law enforcement]] | ||
[[Category:Mombasa]] | [[Category:Mombasa]] | ||