James Nelson for Boone County Constable
Duties of the Constable
Jurisdiction:
The Kentucky Constitution, Section 106, states that, “Constables shall possess the same qualifications as Sheriffs and their jurisdiction shall be co-extensive with the counties in which they reside.
Statement of Common Purpose:
The purpose of the Kentucky Constable is to uphold the law fairly and firmly: to prevent crime, to pursue and bring to justice those who break the law; to keep the peace; to protect, help and reassure the community: and to be seen to do all this with integrity, common sense and sound judgment.
We must be compassionate, courteous and patient, acting without fear or favor or prejudice to the rights of others. We need to be professional, calm and restrained in the face of violence and apply only that force which is necessary to accomplish our lawful duty.
We must strive to reduce the fears of the public and, so far as we can, to reflect their priorities in the action we take.
Qualifications:
Constables must be 24 years of age, a citizen of the state for two years and a resident of the county and district one year prior to election. Before taking office, constables must execute a bond at a minimum amount of $10,000, approved by the fiscal court.