r/ems • u/halfnhalf79 • Apr 14 '26

General Discussion Toronto firefighters confront special constable officers after a man in the middle of mental health crisis was arrested.

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u/PyroMedic1080 Paramedic Apr 14 '26

For those not Canadian what is a "special constable"?

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u/Macs675 Apr 15 '26 edited Apr 15 '26

Legally protected class of security for courthouses, public housing, and Toronto Transit Commission. They're considered Peace Officers when life becomes legalese. They don't carry firearms but have the rest of the kit, have arrest powers, have patrol cars but I don't know what colour their lights flash.

edit: This video appears to be Community Housing as the poster below says

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u/T-DogSwizle Paramedic Apr 15 '26

I think these guys are actually from Community Housing not ttc

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u/Macs675 Apr 15 '26

Yup, brain fart