A standard riot police equipment:
First, an explosion-proof helmet with a tempered glass face shield, much more durable than a construction helmet;
Second, a soft riot suit that is fireproof, stab-proof, and resistant to blunt impacts, an essential piece of gear for any fight;
Finally, knee, elbow, and leg guards made from engineering plastic, highly protective against falls, strikes, and slashes.
Anyone with a basic understanding of history knows that in ancient times, "armor was not banned, but knives were," because compared to knives, armor significantly increased combat effectiveness. The riot police's equipment is equivalent to ancient armor; not even bare-handed, even if the enemy holds a vegetable knife, it's hard to cause any harm unless firearms are used.
The reason they were knocked down by villagers earlier was simply because they didn't have the advantage in numbers.
