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1844 – Russell v. Shuster
Facts of the Case In 1844, Russell brought a civil action against two constables — Shuster and an unnamed colleague — for false arrest and imprisonment. The constables had arrested Russell on suspicion of burglary without a warrant and without witnessing any offense. At trial, the constables sought to introduce evidence of the circumstances that…
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1870 – McCullough v. The Commonwealth
Cases / Pennsylvania Supreme Court Facts of the Case On February 20, 1870, Andrew Neil, constable of Monongahela City, included in his sworn quarterly return to the Court of Quarter Sessions of Washington County a report against Peter McCullough for keeping a tippling house, selling liquor on Sunday, and selling to minors and men of…
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1822 – Commonwealth v. Deacon
Cases / Pennsylvania Supreme Court Facts of the Case In December 1821, Constable John Topham of Philadelphia arrested one Albert Canfire for committing a breach of the peace in the constable’s direct presence. Topham transported Canfire to the Philadelphia city prison for safekeeping pending a hearing before a magistrate. Israel Deacon, the prison keeper, refused…
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Administrative Action
Several Constables filed an administrative action against the Constable Education Training Board (CETB) for misrepresenting Constables, the office, the duties and powers, and forced speech. Click the link to read the formal complaint endorsed by the both the PAFOC and the CCA.
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Reminder: File State Ethics Form
May 1, 2024 is the deadline to file the State ethics form (Statement of Financial Interest). The form can be submitted online at https://www.ethics.pa.gov/Pages/Online-Filing.aspx. A pdf version is also available to print. https://www.ethics.pa.gov/How-To/Documents/Statement%20Of%20Financial%20Interests%20REV%2001_24.pdf
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Press Release Re: Heefner
Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of ConstablesHarrisburg, PAOffice of the President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In response to recent reports concerning the arrest and charges brought against Mr. Timothy Raye Heefner, aged 64, we would like to clarify his association with our organization. Timothy Raye Heefner is reported to be a Constable; however, it is essential to note…
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2023 PAFOC Elections
At the PAFOC Annual Meeting on April 22, 2023 new officers were elected. Board Members are Thank you to our former PAFOC Officers for your service.
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