riot squad

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of riot squad¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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

From ProPublica

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

From ProPublica

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg