Çevik Kuvvet | |
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Active | established 1982 |
Country | Turkey |
Type | Law Enforcement, Riot control |
Role | Law Enforcement |
Engagements | 2013 Turkish protests |
The Çevik Kuvvet (English: Agile Force or Rapid Response Force) is the riot squad of the General Directorate of Security (Turkish National Police). It was established in 1982, replacing the Toplum Polisi. [1]
Equipment includes TOMA water cannon vehicles, Otokar Akrep "scorpion" APCs [2] and the FN 303 less-lethal weapon. [3]