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Ahhh....NO they DO NOT!!!!!!!!!
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If you are talking about statutory powers than no, no one on base (including the MP's) have that power. In
US v Banks the courts found that even though MPs do not have statutory power they can arrest people. Only commissioned officers can arrest people, but I am not in the mood to do so right now.
However, arresting people is part of their job (MPs and DOD cops) and they do it all the time. I said nearly all states, not all. Most states have recognized this. Example:
http://ag.ca.gov/opinions/pdfs/01-1005.pdf
Not all bases are in compliance with HR 218 training requirements, therefore they are more limited. Some base commanders don't like or trust the DOD cops. I can give a laundry list of reasons for this but it varies widely from base to base.