carry a baton

Examples (10)

• The police officer on duty always carries a baton.
• All security guards are now carrying batons for self-defense.
• During the protest, the riot police carried wooden batons.
• As part of the uniform, every guard must carry a baton.
• Carrying a baton is standard procedure for this patrol unit.
• Why do the transit officers carry batons?
• He was seen carrying a standard-issue police baton on his belt.
• The officers patrolling the area were all carrying batons.
• If a situation escalates, an officer who carries a baton is authorized to use it.
• In this country, private citizens are not permitted to carry a baton as a weapon.