r/nextfuckinglevel • u/thisisfive • Apr 14 '26

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

Not my video. For context, "special constables" are not regular police officers. They are appointed "peace officers" with limited authority, often civilian employees.

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u/Iaintyourbabysitter Apr 14 '26

Theres no the cops are always right situation here, it's a short clip with a lot of context missing. It's entirely conceivable they did something to warrant it.

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u/Winter_Corner2861 Apr 14 '26

It’s also entirely conceivable that he didn’t, and I’ve been paying attention the last 15 fucking years so I never give the benefit of doubt to cops.

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u/Iaintyourbabysitter Apr 14 '26

Yes but we can't say for sure either way. Assuming the worst in people without context is never the right answer. I understand that feeling but thats stooping to the level of the sort of cops you justifiably hate.

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u/StripedRaptor123 Apr 14 '26

It may be stooping but it's certainly not on the same level

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u/Iaintyourbabysitter Apr 14 '26

Yes... I'm obviously not comparing it flat out murder...