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special (constable)

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a man sworn in for temporary duty as a constable, especially with the R.C.M.P.

Quotations

1889

Our brave and heroic (?) special returned to Fort Francis a sad and lugubrious looking man, and if you wish to see a tear drop glisten in his eye ask the simple question, "where is Jumbo."

1946

The next day every civilian in the fort was sworn in as a special constable by my father, who was a justice of the peace.

1959

I had a companion on my walk, an Eskimo special constable of the R.C.M.P.

1960

Organization of the specials began on May 6th under Major Lyall. Many of the specials were returned soldiers.