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    Constables in the United States - Wikipedia

    Constables have similar powers, duties and authority as sheriffs, but their primary responsibility is to execute court orders for the Justice of the Peace or other competent authorities. Constables serve restraining orders, summons and subpoenas, court orders, service of process, writs and arrestSee more

    In the United States, there is no consistent use of the office of constable throughout the states; use may vary within a state. A constable … See more

    In Alabama, a constable is traditionally elected from each election precinct. Counties may abolish the office of constable by … See more

    In Arizona, a constable is an elected peace officer of the county for the justice precinct and must live in the precinct to which they are elected. The … See more

    Historically, constables in California were attached to the justice courts, the lowest tier of the state court system (whereas sheriffs served … See more

    colonial period
    The office of constable developed from its British counterpart.
    middle 19th century
    Local law enforcement was performed by constables and watchmen.
    1829
    The British Metropolitan Police was established.
    1923
    Legislation allowed the creation of municipal courts in cities with over 40,000 people, with marshals to enforce their orders and provide security.
    1976
    The office of Constable was abolished in West Virginia.

    In Alaska, a constable is an appointed official with limited police powers. The military police arm of the Alaska State Defense Force, a voluntary state defense force See more

    In Arkansas, constable is an elected office at the township level, although constables are considered county officers. The office of constable, which is a See more

    There are two types of constables in Connecticut.
    Special constables are appointed by towns. In general, they are appointed to serve as police … See more

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    There are two main definitions of a constable in the United Kingdom: The lowest rank of a police force. A legal term for an officer with the powers of a police officer. The latter usage is mainly in formal contexts, including legislation such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
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    Constables are considered peace officers, have arrest powers within their jurisdiction while on duty, and must complete peace officer training as approved by the NY Division of Criminal Justice Services.
    This means a constable could have duties nearly identical to a police officer, or they could have almost no involvement in enforcement duties if they primarily assist with court administration. Arizona is an example of where constables have substantially different duties than police officers.
    In addition to serving the justice courts of their county, "constables have always been peace officers ... in the territory of their constituents," and, being constitutional officers, the legislature was without authority to limit the constables powers as they existed at common law. Allor v. Wayne County Auditor. 43 Mich. 76 (1880).
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  8. con·sta·ble
    noun
    1. a peace officer with limited policing authority, typically in a small town.
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