special constable

noun

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

Example Sentences

"I want to enrol myself as a Special Constable," I said to the man in mufti behind the desk.

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A special constable endeavours to arrest an agitator, who evidently objects, and prepares for resistance.

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The papers were taken in hand by Cap Hatfield, who had secured the appointment of special constable.

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I'm not very busy—but—you know—that's rather a good thing—now I'm a special constable.

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There was in fact a close description of an unusual weapon, a special constable's very special truncheon.

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