special constable
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Samuels began to volunteer with the Met Police Central West team as a special constable in September 2020.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Samuels' first victim also said the defendant spoke "a lot about the powers he had" in their role with the Met as a special constable.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
The 54-year-old, who was sacked as a Merseyside Police special constable last year over undeclared debts, has not responded to the latest allegations despite repeated attempts to contact him.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024
Mr Saverimutto also told our reporter he had been nicknamed “The Savage” during his time as a special constable for Merseyside Police, because he was “the first in to all the trouble”.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2024
A special constable endeavours to arrest an agitator, who evidently objects, and prepares for resistance.
From John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 by Frith, William Powell
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