riot squad
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of riot squad
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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At roll call for the riot squad, Capt. Ben Smith acknowledged widespread critiques of the force, reminding officers that they weren’t in it for public praise.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2022
In Sydney, riot squad officers, highway patrol, detectives and general duties police were also deployed to the streets.
From Reuters ● Sep. 18, 2021
The police riot squad was called to the ballpark to supplement the dozen officers on regular duty, and the game was delayed 20 minutes.
From Washington Post ● May 15, 2018
A Highway Patrol riot squad was in Leith to keep the peace and the ground and air was heavily patrolled.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 27, 2017
The other candidates - a former riot squad officer and the deputy speaker of a separatist provisional assembly - also support the separatist line.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2014
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