A '''constable''' is a title given to [[law enforcement]] officers in several countries. In the [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]] and many [[Commonwealth]] countries, Constable is the lowest rank of [[police officer]]. In many states of the [[United States]], constables are elected peace officers with a smaller jurisdiction than a [[sheriff]]. | A '''constable''' is a title given to [[law enforcement]] officers in several countries. In the [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]] and many [[Commonwealth]] countries, Constable is the lowest rank of [[police officer]]. In many states of the [[United States]], constables are elected peace officers with a smaller jurisdiction than a [[sheriff]]. |