ARV is UK police slang for an Armed Response Vehicle — a police car crewed by specially trained firearms officers who can attend incidents where weapons are involved. Unlike regular patrol cars, ARVs carry firearms and are deployed when normal officers don't have the tools to deal with a situation. The term is used by officers, news reporters, and anyone following British crime coverage. When an ARV shows up, the situation has officially escalated.
The armed robbery call went straight to firearms command — an ARV was on scene within four minutes.
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(UK) : a police car that carries firearms.
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