49th Military Police Brigade (United States)

49th Military Police Brigade
Shoulder sleeve insignia
ActiveUnknown - 1997
2005 - Present
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
TypeMilitary police
SizeBrigade
Garrison/HQFairfield, California (Headquarters)
Motto(s)Pride and Power
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt. Col. Eric W. Sharyer
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia

The 49th Military Police Brigade is California's only Army National Guard military police brigade and is headquartered in Fairfield, California. The 49th's primary role in California is to provide defense support to civilian authorities (DSCA) in the northern region of the state. As part of its federal mission, the 49th Military Police Brigade stands ready to deploy and respond to support missions around the world. The brigade is the part of the Homeland Response Force (HRF).