noun
police force; police squad
Refers to an organized group of police officers, often deployed for a specific operation or as a unit within a larger force.
警察隊が現場に到着した。
The police squad arrived at the scene.
デモの警備に警察隊が出動した。
A police force was dispatched to secure the demonstration.
機動隊 is a riot police unit, a specialized type of police squad, whereas 警察隊 is a broader term for any police unit.
Compound of 警察 (police) and 隊 (squad, corps).