Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC)

The Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) investigates serious, complex and major crime where the person alleged to have committed the offence is subject to Service law, in the UK and overseas.

Anyone can report a crime to the Service Police. You do not need to be a member of the Armed Forces. If you are unsure whether an offence comes under Service Police jurisdiction, you can still contact the Service Police for advice.

The DSCC operates independently of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force chains of command. This means investigations and policing decisions are made independently of an individual’s Service chain of command.

We investigate serious and complex crime where the Service Police has jurisdiction.

Investigations are conducted impartially and based on the evidence available. Victims and witnesses are kept informed about the progress of an investigation and the support available to them.

We investigate major crime and other cases which require specialist investigative skills and resources.

Our role extends beyond the UK. We investigate crime reported to have been committed by people subject to Service law overseas.

Investigations remain independent of the single Services’ chains of command regardless of where they take place.

We work to protect vulnerable people and prevent harm.

Public protection and intelligence support the identification and management of risk and inform investigative activity.

If you are a victim or witness of serious crime, committed by a person subject to service law, information and support is available to you throughout the Service Justice process.

The Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) provides specialist support and information to victims and witnesses.

The DSCC Headquarters is based at Southwick Park, Fareham. The DSCC also operates from locations across the UK and overseas.

If you or someone else are in immediate danger in the UK, or you need support right away, call 999.