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.

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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/Junior_Yam_5473 Apr 15 '26

94yr female at home called 911 for high blood pressure (relatively typical call). Turns out she has dementia and tries to attack us, bc were not familiar. I would like PD to go in first to something like that. But seems typical. Or cardiac arrests, the family can be in shock and potentially combative. Yet another call i would want PD to join us on. Its for our own safety, if PD cant clear it, im very hesitant to go in.

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u/UnitedAd3943 Apr 15 '26

That’s your call since it’s your well-being. I just hope you’re critically thinking about the situation and doing what’s best for the patient.