1) SPCs and Fare Inspectors are NOT the same. SPCs are Peace Officers. Fare Inspectors are civilians.
2) The subject was not beat up/assaulted. He was arrested. Lawfully. By Peace Officers (SPCs). After responding to riders requesting help.
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Special Constables are not security and not police. They are Special Constables. They have police powers conferred upon them, as Peace Officers, to deliver public safety services within their respective communities/jurisdictions.
Lastly, why is the subject given benefit of the doubt but wrongdoing is assumed of the officers, who dedicate their careers to keeping the TTC community/riders safe?
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