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The office of constable dates back to William the Conquerer in 1066 who appointed constables to supervise small communities. Their duties were similar to a sheriff in those early times. The office of constable was transferred to the British colonies in early America in the mid-1600s. A village could not be established without a constable. They kept the peace, served warrants, controlled unruly crowds, convened town meetings, levied fines and enforced town ordinances.

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