Çevik Kuvvet
Today, Çevik Kuvvet is a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide audience. Over time, Çevik Kuvvet has acquired significant importance in different areas of society, from politics and economics to culture and everyday life. Its impact has been felt both locally and internationally, generating ongoing debates, controversies and investigations. In this article, we will explore the various facets of Çevik Kuvvet and analyze its influence in different contexts. From its origins to its current evolution, Çevik Kuvvet has proven to be a topic of great relevance and promises to continue being the subject of discussion and analysis in the future.
| Çevik Kuvvet | |
|---|---|
 TOMA water cannon, Ankara, 2013 | |
| 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.
Equipment includes TOMA water cannon vehicles, Otokar Akrep "scorpion" APCs and the FN 303 less-lethal weapon.
References
- ^ Aysen Uysal, "Riot police and policing protest in Turkey", in Laleh Khalili, Jillian Schwedler (2010), Policing and Prisons in the Middle East: Formations of Coercion, Hurst Publishers
- ^ adanaegemengazetesi, 8 January 2011, "Akrep" artık daha donanımlı
- ^ "Cop yerine FN 303 | Dünya Bülteni". Dunyabulteni.net. 2011-09-15. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
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