squad room

noun

1. a room in a police station where police officers assemble, as for inspection, roll call, or duty assignments.
2. a room in a barracks in which a number of soldiers sleep.

Word History and Origins

Origin of squad room¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Leaving the force takes Bosch away from the squad room of colorful characters who populated the original series.

From New York Times

There’s always a family being tested or torn apart; the only one that can be counted on to hang together is the one in the squad room.

From New York Times

He said he often urged younger detectives to “vest up” as they left the squad room.

From New York Times

Isiah McGill, 36, was in a squad room in the 60th Precinct when he made a break for a window at around 4 p.m. and jumped out, the New York Daily News reported.

From Fox News

“Sir,” Miyako started, but decided not to continue until they had traversed the squad room.

From The Verge