Definitions:

1. A motor vehicle, usually a van or truck, used by police to transport arrested individuals or suspects from the crime scene to the police station or jail. NOUN
   • The windows of the paddy wagon were barred, preventing the detainees from seing outside.
2. A police van used for transporting prisoners or detainees, especially in groups, that typically has secure compartments and may be used during arrests, protests, or riots. NOUN
   • The protesters were loaded into a paddy wagon and taken downtown.

Synonyms:

• police van
• prisoner transport
• riot van
• wagon