The Democratic candidates for constable in the Hill Township in north Pulaski County could not have more different approaches. Patrick Lee is excited about keeping the peace and serving as a liaison to other law enforcement agencies. The two will face off during the primary May 23. The winner will face Republican candidate Joe H. Burnett in the November general election.
Constables are constitutional law-enforcement positions in Arkansas.
The elected position receives no pay and no funding from Pulaski County Quorum Court for training. Constables are not required by law to be professionally trained in law enforcement. But Lee said he has the background and will continue to train if elected. He worked in the Pulaski County sheriff's office as a jailer for three years. Then he served as a deputy constable under Bill Lawson, the predecessor of his opponent, Yielding.