What does the cryptic crossword clue "Irregular police looking back over disorganised raid (8)" mean?

The definition is "Irregular". The wordplay uses a reversal. anagram of RAID (synonym="RAID") + COPS (synonym="COPS") = SPORADIC; definition: "Irregular" The answer is SPORADIC.

Irregular police looking back over disorganised raid (8)

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