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He made up these magnetic signs for me, and I really appreciate it!
Thank you, Bill!
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Looks good David.[:)]
"For Hunt County Constable, there's NUNN better"
I'm from Chicago, would you like me ship down some pre-filled ballot boxes?
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Is his nose still lodged in your rear bumper?[:p]
take them off at least every two weeks and wax under them
Awful nice of BCB!!!
Is his nose still lodged in your rear bumper?[:p]
He is poof proof for the duration...
Don
quote:Originally posted by mateomasfeo
Awful nice of BCB!!!
Is his nose still lodged in your rear bumper?[:p]
He is poof proof for the duration...
Don
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constable
Etymology
Historically, the title comes from the Latin comes stabuli (count of the stables) and originated from the Eastern Roman Empire; originally, the constable was the officer responsible for keeping the horses of a lord or monarch.[1][2] The title was imported to the monarchies of medieval Europe, and in many countries developed into a high military rank and great officer of State (e.g., the Constable of France).
Most constables in modern jurisdictions are law enforcement officers; in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth of Nations and some European countries, a constable is the lowest rank of police officer (it is also, when preceded by the term 'sworn', used to describe any police officer with arrest and other powers), while in the United States a constable is generally an elected peace officer with lesser jurisdiction than a sheriff. However, in the Channel Islands a constable is an elected office-holder at the parish level.
Historically, a constable could also refer to a castellan, the officer charged with the defense of a castle. Even today, there is a Constable of the Tower of London.
An equivalent position is that of Marshal, which derives from Old High German marah "horse" and schalh "servant",[3] and originally meant "stable keeper",[4] which has a similar etymology.[5]
United States
In the United States, there is no consistent use of the office of constable across the states, and use may vary even within a state. A constable may merely be an official responsible for service of process: such as summonses and subpoenas for people to appear in court in criminal and/or civil matters. Or, they may be fully empowered law enforcement officers. They may also have additional specialized duties unique to the office. In some states, a constable may be appointed by the judge of the court which he or she serves; in others the constable is an elected or appointed position at the village, precinct or township level of local government.
The office developed from its British counterpart during the colonial period. Prior to the modernization of law enforcement which took place in the middle 19th century, local law enforcement was performed by constables and watchmen.[26] Constables were appointed or elected at the local level for specific terms and, like their UK counterparts the Parish Constable, were not paid and did not wear a uniform. However, they were often paid a fee by the courts for each writ served and warrant executed. Following the example of the British Metropolitan Police established in 1829, the states gradually enacted laws to permit municipalities to establish police departments. This differed from the UK in that the old system was not uniformly abolished in every state. Often the enacting legislation of the state conferred a police officer with the powers of a constable, the most important of these powers being the common law power of arrest. Police and constables exist concurrently in many jurisdictions. Perhaps because of this, the title "constable" is not used for police of any rank. The lowest rank in a police organization would be officer, deputy, patrolman, trooper, and historically, private, depending on the particular organization.
In many states, constables do not conduct patrols or preventive policing activities. In such states the office is relatively obscure to its citizens.
A constable may be assisted by deputy constables as sworn officers or constable's officers as civil staff, usually as process servers. In some states, villages or towns, an office with similar duties is marshal.
Is this an accurate description for Texas?
Texas
The Texas Constitution of 1876 (Article 5, Section 18) provides for the election of a constable in each precinct of a county, and counties may have between four and eight precincts each depending on their population. Currently, the term of office for Texas constables is four years. However, when vacancies arise, the commissioners court of the respective county has the authority to appoint a replacement to serve out the remaining term.
In Texas, constables and their deputies are fully empowered police officers with county-wide jurisdiction and thus, may legally exercise their authority in any precinct within their county and adjacent counties;[53] however, some constables' offices limit themselves to providing law enforcement services only to their respective precinct, except in the case of serving civil and criminal process. Constables and their deputies may serve civil process in any precinct in their county and any contiguous county and can serve warrants anywhere in the state.
The duties of a Texas constable generally include providing bailiffs for the justice of the peace court(s) within his precinct and serving process issued therefrom and from any other court. Moreover, some constables' offices limit themselves to only these activities but others provide patrol, investigative, and security services as well.
In 2000, there were 2,630 full-time deputies and 418 reserve deputies working for the 760 constables' offices in Texas. Of this number, 35% were primarily assigned to patrol, 33% to serving process, 12% to court security, and 7% to criminal investigations. The Harris County Precinct 4 and 5 Constables' Offices are the largest constables' offices in Texas with over 300 deputies each.[54]
No job openings here in Idaho.
Idaho
The office of constable was first established in Idaho in 1887; constables originally attended the Justice of the Peace courts and were officers of a precinct.[43] Although the Idaho Statutes still provide for the appointment of election constables to keep order during elections (Title 34, Chapter 11)[44] and define constables as peace officers,[45] the position was effectively eliminated in 1970, when the Idaho Legislature's Election Reform Act removed all provisions for the appointment of constables. As such, there are no longer any constables serving in Idaho.
I intend to be a visible law enforcement presence in my Precinct. I will drive a marked car, and I will wear a uniform. I will provide services not currently offered. I will unlock cars for people who lock their keys inside them. I will provide a vacation check on homes when the residents are away. I will assist the Hunt County Sheriff's Department and the Police Departments of Wolfe City and Celeste with special events, emergencies, traffic, fires, etc.
I can do all this for the very small salary that the job pays, because I will be drawing a decent retirement check besides.
Just a few days ago, I assisted the Wolfe City PD with a major accident investigation. The crash occurred right in front of my house and I volunteered my time to assist, and because of my efforts, the Chief was able to determine which vehicle was at fault.
I am no miracle worker, and no genius, but I have picked up a bit of knowledge along the way, and I think I would really like working closer to home, and with more flexible hours.
Is there a place to park all the buses we plan on arriving in?
I am curious about the Sheriff is it the same as a
middle eastern SHARIF?
I do know that most Sheriffs dont know how much Power they actually have... Excepting a Few LIke Arpio, Babeau and one up in Idaho or Montana..
Shire (county) Reeve (authority)
GL, and win the day! [:)]
Is his nose still lodged in your rear bumper?[:p]
Not since that last sudden stop. Now they call me memomasfeo [B)]