RIOT CONTROL UNIT (RCU)

Riot control is the actions taken by security forces or riot control personnel to control those
involved in a riot or protest. They will do this by either arresting or dispersing those in the
demonstration.

Tear gas can be used as a hand-held spray or, more commonly, launched into crowds in a
canister to incapacitate demonstrators temporarily.

Riot Control Equipment
To protect themselves, the reaction unit will wear protective equipment such as:

• Riot helmets
• Gas masks
• Riot shields
• Bulletproof vests
• Batons
• Distinguishing uniform