special constable

Frequency: 6.05.7 per million words

A volunteer who performs police duties without pay, often part-time.

constableADJECTIVE + constable

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Examples (10)

  • Special constables provide part-time assistance for the regular police force.
  • My brother is training to become a special constable in his local community.
  • As a special constable, she has the same powers as a regular police officer when on duty.
  • He volunteered as a special constable to give back to his neighbourhood.
  • During the festival, several special constables were on patrol to manage the crowds.
  • The police force is looking to recruit more special constables next year.
  • Have you ever considered applying to be a special constable?
  • Serving as a special constable is a challenging but rewarding experience.
  • The presence of special constables helps to increase police visibility in the area.
  • A special constable helped direct traffic after the accident.