What is paddywagon police?

Paddywagon police is a term used to describe police officers who transport prisoners in a specialized vehicle called a paddy wagon. Paddy wagons were first introduced in the 19th century to transport large numbers of prisoners, particularly during protests, riots, or other forms of civil unrest.

Today, paddy wagons are still used by police departments for prisoner transport but have been largely replaced by prisoner transport vans. These vans are more efficient and can carry more prisoners, reducing the number of trips needed to move prisoners from one location to another.

The term "paddywagon" is believed to have originated from the Irish immigrants who were often arrested in large numbers in New York City in the mid-1800s. The term "paddy" was a derogatory term used to describe Irish immigrants at the time.

While the term may be offensive to some, it has become a part of popular culture and is often used in movies, TV shows, and literature to describe police transport vehicles.