Special constables are peace officers, and they have the authority to use force while making arrests. He also said special constables should be equipped with Tasers, which would be up to the province to decide. Franck Perales, president of the union representing special constables in Quebec, said more special constables and fewer private security guards are needed in courthouses and other government buildings. What happens nowThe BEI investigation into whether the special constable should face charges is ongoing and is expected to take some time. Meanwhile, a youth was arrested by Quebec provincial police Thursday and charged with intimidation after allegedly posting a threat against the special constable on Facebook.

Source: CBC News February 03, 2018 10:52 UTC