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‘Most people’s perception of Special Constables is that they police fetes and carnivals but they’ve the same powers as police officers when working with us.’
Islam? Yes. Gay? Yes. British? No, Oh, OK then. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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The leaders of these warlike bands are called the Constables of Tyr-Owen, of North Connaught, or of Connaught, and are distinguished in all the warlike encounters in the north and west.
A Popular History of Ireland : from the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics — Volume 1 Thomas D'Arcy McGee 1846
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The leaders of these warlike bands are called the Constables of Tyr-Owen, of North Connaught, or of Connaught, and are distinguished in all the warlike encounters in the north and west.
A Popular History of Ireland : from the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics — Complete Thomas D'Arcy McGee 1846
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I don’t want to see any of them close to where I live because I might have to call the Constables and the Sheriff (even though the Sheriff is a Donk [Harris County]).
While we’re on the subject of Democratic inflammatory rhetoric… | RedState 2010
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"Constables", who would serve as the chief administrators for the towns, and "Messengers", who were the main civil servants of the colony.
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"Constables", who would serve as the chief administrators for the towns, and "Messengers", who were the main civil servants of the colony.
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"Constables," said Fournel, "I give this fellow in charge.
The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1 Gilbert Parker 1897
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"Constables," said Fournel, "I give this fellow in charge.
The Lane That Had No Turning, Complete Gilbert Parker 1897
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"Constables," said Fournel, "I give this fellow in charge.
The Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Gilbert Parker Gilbert Parker 1897
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"Constables," said Dr. Gibbons, the magistrate, "I shall give you your warrants now.
The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times George Alfred Townsend 1877
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