Special Constables

• Toronto adding more police on public transit following violence and budget criticism

  Toronto's police chief says the force is increasing its daily presence on city transit in light of recent violence in the system.

  Crime

  Jan 26, 2023
  
• Saskatoon’s special constables become permanent part of the police service

  The SPS said these alternative response officers (AROs) focused on three areas: direct service delivery, investigative support, and enforcement support.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
  
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• New trial ordered for special constables convicted in jail cell death of Corey Rogers

  Three judges unanimously ruled that the trial judge erred in his instruction to a jury, adding that their full written reasons will be provided at a later date.

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2021
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• N.S. jury views video of man dying in jail with spit hood over mouth

  Daniel Fraser and Cheryl Gardner are charged with criminal negligence causing death in the June 16, 2016 death of 41-year-old Corey Rogers.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2019
• Don’t be an obvious target for thieves: Toronto police

  Toronto police will be partnering up with TTC and GO Transit Special Constables on Friday to launch the crime prevention initiative, "No Valuables Onboard."

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2017
• TTC, 2 transit officers sued for $4M in violent Union Station confrontation

  A Toronto father and son have launched a $4 million lawsuit against the Toronto Transit Commission and two of its transit enforcement officers following a violent confrontation at Union Station two years ago.

  Crime

  Jan 19, 2017
• Toronto mayor asks province to allow TTC officers to direct traffic, ticket vehicles

  Toronto Mayor John Tory is asking Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to grant TTC enforcement officers the power to direct traffic and tag and tow vehicles disrupting transit routes.

  Politics

  Jan 3, 2017