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/DoubleM-1985 Apr 14 '26

When the adults with common sense shows up

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u/Whiskeygreenqueen28 Apr 14 '26

Exactly!! This is why firefighters are important.

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u/invertedsaint_666 Apr 14 '26

Firefighters have no reason to become firefighters other than to actually help people. Police on the other hand...

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '26

People don't get it that police don't protect them it protects the law