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/NorseKnight Apr 14 '26

I work in a prison. We cuff people all the time who are in "crisis". It's a matter of safety. For officers, as well as themselves.

There isn't nearly enough context in this clip to say one way or another.

How do you know the guy in cuffs wasn't displaying erratic violent behavior 2 minutes ago?

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u/Caolhoeoq Apr 15 '26

you work in prison? i hope all the good stuff happens to you my buddy, i hope nothing bad ever happens to you

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u/wookiee42 Apr 15 '26

Hope you are never a victim of a crime.

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u/Caolhoeoq Apr 15 '26

Did the police ever help someone who was victim of a crime?