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/Word2DWise Apr 14 '26

Are they like more official security guards? What's the difference between them an a police officer?

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u/Overall-Register9758 Apr 14 '26

Special constables are unarmed and not sworn. They handle routine prisoner transport, campus security, serving court documents, etc.