squad room

a room in a police station where police officers assemble, as for inspection, roll call, or duty assignments.

a room in a barracks in which a number of soldiers sleep.

Origin of squad room

First recorded in 1940–45

When at ten minutes to six Ignace saw him go down the squad-room stairs, he was in a fever of dread.

The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling |Josephine Chase
He was equally at home in saddle or squad-room, and at all times was friend and almost father to his men.

Under Fire |Charles King
Over and over the squad-room floor they rolled, thumping heavily with every turn.

The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling |Josephine Chase
The appearance at the head of the stairs of the acting first sergeant of the squad-room put an end to the budding altercation.

The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling |Josephine Chase

Uttering a wrathful howl he launched his stocky body at Bixton with a force that sent them both crashing to the squad-room floor.

The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling |Josephine Chase