Çevik Kuvvet
Turkish riot police unit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Çevik Kuvvet (lit. '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]
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| Çevik Kuvvet | |
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 TOMA water cannon, Ankara, 2013 | |
| Active | since 1982 |
| Country | Turkey |
| Type | Riot police |
| Role | Riot control |
| Engagements | Turkey–Islamic State conflict 2013 Turkish protests 2025 Turkish protests |
Equipment includes TOMA water cannon vehicles, Otokar Akrep "scorpion" APCs[2] and the FN 303 less-lethal weapon.[3]
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