die Polizeireiterstaffel
Translation
mounted police unit, police cavalry
Examples
Die Polizeireiterstaffel patrouilliert im Park.
The mounted police squad is patrolling the park.
Bei der Demonstration war die Polizeireiterstaffel im Einsatz.
The mounted police squad was deployed at the demonstration.
Grammar Patterns
Subject + to patrol ((in+dat)) (Subject) patrols (in a place) Die Polizeireiterstaffel patrouilliert im Park.
Similar Words
Kavallerie, berittene Polizei
Etymology
Composed of 'Polizei' (police) + 'Reiter' (rider) + 'Staffel' (squad). Literally a 'police rider squad'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'staff' of police officers who are 'riders' (on horseback).