Special Constables
We put your safety first
Telephone 613-741-2478
Mandate of Transit Special Constables
• Protect transit customers, employees and property.
• Preserve the peace.
• Prevent crime and offences.
• Promote public safety and awareness.
• Help persons in need of assistance.
Transit Special Constables are sworn Peace Officers. They have the powers of a Police Officer to enforce the Criminal Code of Canada, the Controlled Drug and Substances Act, the Liquor License act, the Trespass to Property Act, and the Safe Streets Act on all transit vehicles and property.
Racial profiling and discrimination is prohibited. OC Transpo Transit Law Enforcement Unit has developed a policy that provides on-going Cultural Diversity training that includes legislation that protects the rights of Canadians as they relate to diversity including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Canadian Human Rights Act, and Criminal and Ontario Human Rights Code.
In partnership with Ottawa Police Service
Special Constables put your safety first with the powers of a Police Officer to enforce the law and protect customers and employees on all transit vehicles and property.
Safety is a team effort...
Special Constables form part of the Transit Law Enforcement team that also includes Transit Fare Enforcement Officers who check fares, and Communications Officers who monitor surveillance cameras, answer emergency calls and dispatch assistance. The Transit Law Enforcement team receives more than 10,000 calls a year.
As well as working with Ottawa Police Services, Special Constables cooperate with many groups such as: Crime Stoppers, local school boards and community groups.
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