Special Constable

• 3 Cobourg police special constables test positive for COVID-19

  According to Cobourg police Chief Paul VandeGraaf, the entire platoon that would've worked on Monday has been redeployed to be tested for COVID-19 out of 'abundance of caution.'

  Health

  Feb 8, 2021
  
• More staff needed at Halifax police lockup in wake of negligence convictions, says union

  The president of the Halifax Regional Police Association says without more staff and a dedicated sergeant, the Halifax police jail won't be capable of meeting legally required standard of care.

  Crime

  Nov 19, 2019
  
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• As final arguments close in trial for Corey Rogers’ death, his mother says Halifax police failed her son

  Special Const. Cheryl Gardner and Special Const. Daniel Fraser are on trial in Nova Scotia Supreme Court for criminal negligence causing the death of Corey Rogers on June 16, 2016.

  Crime

  Nov 7, 2019
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• Officer says she noticed nothing unusual with Corey Rogers, who died in Halifax jail cell

  Const. Cheryl Gardner says she had dealt with Corey Rogers on previous occasions and had seen through the booking process that Rogers was intoxicated

  Crime

  Nov 6, 2019
• Full-time special constables to be hired to patrol Wascana Park

  Regina's Wascana Park is currently patrolled by three part-time special constables and soon full-time patrols will be returning with four new constables.

  Canada

  May 6, 2019
• Edited video of man arrested at Union Station doesn’t tell whole story: Metrolinx, Toronto police

  Metrolinx said the full video shows officers engaging in de-escalation procedures prior to using force to arrest the man.

  Crime

  Mar 20, 2018
• Mayor Tory wants special constable status for Toronto’s new traffic wardens

  Section 134 of Ontario's Highway Traffic Act only authorizes police officers to direct traffic and close highways.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2017
• Man arrested after escaping courtroom prisoner box in Guelph, Ont.

  A 22-year-old man's bid for freedom didn't last long when security officers in Guelph, Ont., thwarted his attempted escape from a courthouse.

  Crime

  May 26, 2016