This Month in MP History

August 2001

The MP Branch takes a massive step towards data automation as the first operational Security and Military Police Information System (SAMPIS) terminals begin rolling out to MP at CFSU (Ottawa), CFNIS, and CFPM HQ.  A training system is also deployed to CFMPA. 

​This initial deployment would last until September 2001.  SAMPIS would continue to roll out to all remaining MP units between September 2001 and July 2003.

Lieutenant Colonel Shelley Carey cutting the ribbon on the inaugural SAMPIS terminal at National Defence Headquarters in 2001. (Photo: Canadian Forces / Department of National Defence)