armed response unit

British

noun

(in Britain) a unit of police officers who are trained to use firearms in situations where unarmed police officers would be in danger

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Gardaí, including an armed response unit, were called to the house shortly before 10:00 local time on Monday.

From BBC

PC Daniel Cooper, part of the armed response unit from Merseyside Police, was the first officer on the scene.

From BBC

Last year, Police Scotland had to pay out almost £1m in compensation to a former firearms officer who was victimised by "horrific" boys' club sexism in the force's elite armed response unit.

From BBC

A painting and decorating job ends with a visit from the armed response unit.

From The Guardian

Derbyshire Police said the armed response unit attended in order to help gain quick access to the property in Allestree, Derby.

From BBC

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