riot squad

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of riot squad

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Some cordoned-off areas were guarded by armed riot squad officers who had their faces covered, while a police patrol boat was visible off the coast of Bondi Beach.

From BBC

Alongside them, stationed across the bridge were police officers from the riot squad.

From BBC

The support from Angel City Brigade, Galaxians, LA Riot Squad, Galaxy Outlawz and other fan groups play a major role in making the Galaxy’s home field at Dignity Health Sports Park a fortress, a stadium where the team did not lose all of last regular season and where it won its sixth MLS title.

From Los Angeles Times

Other groups, such as Galaxians, LA Riot Squad and Galaxy Outlawz, joined them by keeping quiet during the match.

From Los Angeles Times

The Riot Squad, on the other side of the stadium, also remained silent during and displayed a message that read: “We like our Whiskey Neat, and our Land and People Free.”

From Los Angeles Times