STM Bars Firearms for Special Constables
The STM decided on October 2 that its special constables will remain unarmed, citing concerns they are too quick to use force, after another vote against arming them.

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The STM decided on October 2 that its special constables will remain unarmed, citing concerns they are too quick to use force, after another vote against arming them.
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