Noun
riot police (uncountable)
A unit of the police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds. They use special equipment for personal defense as well as for crowd control and dispersal.
Synonyms: anti-riot police, riot squad, anti-riot squad
We shouldn't need riot police at schools. Noel Gallagher
After the 2013 election results, disputed by Hun Sen's opposition, demonstrators were injured and killed in Cambodia in protests in the capital where a reported 20,000 protesters gathered, some clashing with riot police. Source: Internet
A game of cat-and-mouse reminiscent of last year’s often violent demonstrations followed, with protesters blocking roads before running away from riot police charging with batons, only to re-emerge elsewhere. Source: Internet
An investigation committee supposedly said Sunday that Kryustou’s death was “not related to the recent events,” but footage appeared on social media showing that he attended a protest in the city, standing right in front of riot police. Source: Internet
A protester offers a flower to riot police personnel during a protest demanding better and effective response from the government to fight the COVID-19 outbreak, in Kathmandu, Nepal on Jun 13, 2020. Source: Internet
A protester uses a slingshot toward the Lebanese riot police. Source: Internet