die Bereitschaftspolizei
Translation
riot police, standby police, mobile police unit
Examples
Die Bereitschaftspolizei wurde zum Stadion gerufen.
The riot police were called to the stadium.
Eine Hundertschaft der Bereitschaftspolizei sicherte die Demonstration.
A company of riot police secured the demonstration.
Grammar Patterns
((the riot police)) as a subject The riot police moved in.
Similar Words
Sondereinheit (special unit), Spezialeinheit (special unit)
Etymology
From 'Bereitschaft' (readiness/standby) + 'Polizei' (police). It means 'standby police'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a police unit that is always 'bereit' (ready) to respond to major incidents.