The difference would lie first and foremost on location/jurisdiction. Depending on the state's constitution, the constable would have the same power/authority as a sheriff including appointing deputies. The main difference between the two however is in the way they earn their wages.
Sheriffs are salaried offices paid by taxpayer money whereas constables are paid by fees set by statute. Also, the authority of the constable is greatly dictated by the commissioning body (if appointed) or by the general statutes, if elected.
a constable is a cop,sheriff,or police
a constable is a cop,sheriff,or police
County sheriff
In most jurisdictions, it is usually a Sheriff and/or his or her deputies. The first law enforcement officer in the US was a constable. Tha is where the term COPS comes from. Constable on Patrol.
No. The sheriff deputy or constable can post it on the door after at least two tries.
The Sheriff of Hope Eternal - 1921 was released on: USA: March 1921
The landlord then called the Sheriff's office or Constable to have you ejected from the property.
one used oil paint and the other used water colours
Sheriff, Constable, Coroner and the Justice of the Peace.
In 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, Mr. Matthew Pocket is a constable. He is married to Miss Havisham's cousin and is an upright and resolute character who helps maintain order and justice within the story's society.
they were responsible for upholding the local laws. this was a similar job to a constable.
A Law Enforcement Officer. They may be a Police Officer, Sheriff, Marshall, Constable, Agent or- a very old term- Conservator of the Peace.