What is a Constable exactly?

Question

What type of law enforcement do they do, and if I ask them to wear a funny hat as a tax paying citizen are they required to do so?

Answer 1

In Britain, it's the basic rank in the police service - but the chief of police of a county or region is called the Chief Constable.

Answer 2

In Arkansas, they are elected. They have police powers but are seldom used here. They do serve warrants. You have no rights to ask them to do anything "personal" for you. They pay taxes too.

Answer 3

Where I live (Houston, TX) the constables patrol suburban neighborhoods.

Answer 4

a public officer usually of a town or township responsible for keeping the peace and for minor judicial duties below a sergeant !