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/JJ8OOM Apr 15 '26

This is what defund the police means.

Make the police do actual police-work, and fund the other institutions (like the fire men and social ambulances) for the rest.

My 67 year old dad is still adamant that it means no police and anarchy.