Çevik Kuvvet

Çevik Kuvvet
TOMA water cannon, Ankara, 2013
Activesince 1982
CountryTurkey
TypeRiot police
RoleRiot control
EngagementsTurkey–Islamic State conflict
2013 Turkish protests
2025 Turkish protests

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.

Equipment includes TOMA water cannon vehicles, Otokar Akrep "scorpion" APCs and the FN 303 less-lethal weapon.

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