Constable 08
Constable 08 : Historical Usage: United Kingdom: Legislation still exists to appoint constables that are not technically part of a police force. For example, local authorities can appoint constables to enforce parks by-laws and such officers are employed by the local authority. There is also historic legislation to appoint constables to police ports, Oxford and Cambridge Universities, Epping Forest and markets. Such constables may dress in police uniform, although they are not members of a police force. Such bodies are often referred to as 'private constabularies'. There are technically three offices of constable: 'constable', 'special constable' and 'parks constables'. 'Constables' are generally paid, full-time officers. The office of 'Special Constable' historically related to citizens that were appointed to act as constables on special occasions, such as to quell a riot. The office evolved from being used in terms of mass disorder to being a volunteer police force. Special constables generally had powers within the area that they were appointed and surrounding areas. However, legislation changed to give them the same powers as constables (i. e. throughout England and Wales). Specific legislation for the Royal Parks within London created the unique office of 'Parks Constable'. However, the Royal Parks Constabulary was disbanded in 2001 and the office no longer exists in operational form
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