National Band of the Carabineros
The National Band of the Carabineros sometimes referred to as the Orfeón Nacional is the public police band of the Carabineros de Chile, the national police force of the Republic of Chile. It is generally seen as the premiere representative marching band of the force, performing at state occasions. At the command of the band is Colonel David Ormeño Sepúlveda.
The band during a military parade.
A band member with President Sebastián Piñera.
Carabineros de Chile are the Chilean national law enforcement gendarmerie, who have jurisdiction over the entire national territory of the Republic of Chile. Created in 1927, their mission is to maintain order and enforce the laws of Chile. They reported to the Ministry of National Defense through the Undersecretary of Carabineros until 2011 when the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security gained full control over them. They are in practice separated fully from the three other military branches by department but still are considered part of the armed forces. Chile also has an investigative police force, the Investigations Police of Chile, also under the Interior and Public Security Ministry; a Maritime Police also exists for patrol of Chile's coastline.
C-21 Agusta A109 Chilean Police
Dodge Charger 2014 of the Chilean Police
Carabineros work out of a Sprinter Mobile Command Station in Santiago
Carabineros escort a VIP leaving La Moneda Palace