special constable

English

Noun

special constable (plural special constables)

  1. A volunteer police officer
    Synonym: (UK slang) hobby bobby
  2. (Hong Kong) An ad hoc police officer appointed by the Chief Executive.[1]

References
  1. Public Order Ordinance‎, Hong Kong e-Legislation (Cap. 245), ss. 40-41, 2020 December 29 (last accessed)
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