Carter County Constables to Host Mandatory In-Service Training

In an initiative aimed at empowering the local law enforcement officers and enabling them to effectively serve the community, the Carter County Constables are set to host a mandatory in-service training later this month. Carter County Constable Ken Potter emphasized that “Constables take in-service each year. Our training meets state criteria for certification”.

Venue Details

The training session is scheduled to take place at the Carter County Emergency Management Agency in Elizabethton. The session is geared towards equipping the attendants with vital skills that touch on all the mandatory topics that constables are required to master.

Classes Structure and Content

Under the proficient guidance of qualified instructors, including attorneys and retired police officers with years of experience, the training will cover various aspects of civil and criminal process, firearms certification, and other issues relative to the duties and powers of constables. The class with this rich curriculum will commence on April 22 and run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m..

Another equally important segment of the training, the weapon qualification, is set for Saturday, May 4.

Training Cost and Certification

The cost of the class has been set at $100. Upon successful completion of the training, constables will be awarded diplomas. Constable Potter mentioned that the training meets or even exceeds state law for in-service training.

According to the Tennessee state law, constables must complete 40 hours of in-service course time for each twelve-month period during which the constable holds office. Hence, this training goes a long way in ensuring compliance with the law and proficiency in their duties.

Contact and Registration

Constables interested in attending the in-service training are advised to contact the following: President Kent Harris at 423-335-3775, Constable Harvey Shaffer at 423-202-0253, Constable Dustin Baker at 423-773-4428, Constable John Henson at 423-440-3894, or Constable Ken Potter at 423-341-1709.

By ensuring constables are professionally equipped and well prepared for any eventualities, the Carter County is setting high standards for other counties across the state to emulate. Such initiatives can streamline the law enforcement sector by improving service delivery and fostering a stronger and trusted relationship between the police force and the communities they serve.