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special constable

British  

noun

  1. a person recruited for temporary or occasional police duties, esp in time of emergency

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The force added it was aware that an off-duty serving Met special constable was involved and said the matter has been referred to the Department of Professional Standards for assessment.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

A special constable with Nottinghamshire Police was previously sacked for viewing bodycam footage showing the aftermath of the attacks.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025

In February a special constable with Nottinghamshire Police was sacked for viewing bodycam footage showing the aftermath of the attacks.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

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

They scorned to run, and walked leisurely up the bank, while the special constable covered them with his eye.

From The Head Girl at the Gables by Brazil, Angela

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