riot squad

noun

a group of police officers having special training and equipment for quelling riots and other public disturbances.

First recorded in 1945–50

The riot squad knew that if the crowd was going to violently confront police, that’s where it would probably happen.

Meanwhile, officers belonging to the riot squad were making their way into the district to start their shifts.

One of those who fell suffered terrible injuries after being struck at close range by birdshot from a riot-squad shotgun.

McGuire's riot squad arrived, discreetly ranged itself at the end of the block and fired.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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