2. Sign of Authority - While in the performance of judicial duties, all constables shall prominently display a badge of authority on their outermost clothing. The badge of authority shall consist of either a Pennsylvania state constable patch or a badge pinned to the outermost garment, displayed around the neck, or attached to a belt. Additionally, while performing judicial duties, a constable shall carry at all times a constable certification card issued by C.E.T.B. indicating certification number and expiration date.
3. G.Duty to Report - Constables who are arrested, charged with, or convicted of a crime including summary offenses, which occurred while the constable was acting in the course of performing judicial duties, shall report this fact to the Court Administrator at the earliest opportunity however no later than three (3) business days from the date of arrest or receipt of charges. Constables who are arrested, charged with, or convicted of a crime other than summary traffic offenses not committed while in the performance of judicial duties, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the conduct occurred, shall report this fact to the Court Administrator at the earliest reasonable opportunity however no later than three (3) business days from the date of the arrest or receipt of charges.
4. H.Review of Warrant – Each warrant is unique and may contain specific instructions to the person authorized to serve it. Therefore, it is essential that a constable serving a warrant pursuant to this Manual thoroughly reviews the warrant to be served before taking any action towards its service. If Court Administration, either directly or based upon report from the Magisterial District Court, investigates and determines that a constable has serviced a warrant prior to having possession of the warrant (physical or digital version), said constable may be subject to suspension of authorization to perform Judicial duties.