| 单词 | special constable |
| 释义 | > as lemmasSpecial Constable Special Constable n. (in the United Kingdom) a volunteer who is appointed to act as a police officer on particular occasions, especially in times of emergency. ΘΚΠ society > law > law enforcement > police force or the police > [noun] > policeman > other types of policeman star1714 Special Constable1733 police runner1782 snoozy1823 New Policeman1830 redbreast1862 roundsman1868 state trooper1883 harness cop1891 black and tans1920 B Special1922 tans1932 1733 Let. Freeman City of Chester 18 There was a Necessity for the Number of Special Constables that were appointed. 1795 J. Farington Diary 16 Nov. (1978) II. 403 Nicol..had undertaken with many other respectable inhabitants to act as special constables to prevent riots. 1806 A. Duncan Nelson's Funeral 26 Special, petty, and other constables..were on duty. 1831 Act 1 & 2 Wm. III c. 41 An Act for amending the Laws relative to the Appointment of Special Constables, and for the better Preservation of the Peace. 1932 W. H. Auden Orators i. 36 Jokes about special constables and conscientious objectors. 1970 Britain 1970: Official Handbk. (Central Office of Information) 105 All police forces have an attachment of special constables, who are volunteers willing to perform police duties without pay in their spare time. In England and Wales the function of special constables is to act as auxiliary to the regular force when required. In Scotland they are employed only in emergencies, although they may be assigned for duty for training purposes. 2002 Mirror 18 Mar. 5/5 We are..asking more employers to encourage staff to become Special Constables. < as lemmas |
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