New military police watchdog will enable families to complain about handling of cases The new Service Police Complaints Commissioner will mirror the arrangements used in the civilian justice system 24 January 2021 • 6:30am Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer. Credit: Kirsty O'Connor/PA The military is to get its own police watchdog, the veterans minister has announced, in a move that will enable families to complain about the handling of cases. The Armed Forces Bill, due to be presented to Parliament shortly, will implement the recommendations of the recent Service Justice System review to allow complaints about service policing, including by families, to be handled independently.