Constable

First Constable: Robert Cook

For law enforcement matters, contact the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department or the Vermont State Police. Do NOT call the Constable for law enforcement matters.

Vermont State Police
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 773-9101

Rutland County Sheriff’s Department
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: (802) 775-8002

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All constables, appointed or elected, have powers specifically enumerated in 24 V.S.A. § 1936a (b).  These include the power to:

  • serve civil or criminal process (12 V.S.A. § 691)
  • destroy animals (20 V.S.A. Chapter 193)
  • kill injured deer (10 V.S.A. § 4749)
  • assist the health officer in the discharge of his or her duties (18 V.S.A. § 617)
  • serve as a district court officer (4 V.S.A. § 296)
  • remove disorderly people from town meeting (17 V.S.A. § 2659)
  • and collect taxes when no tax collector is elected (24 V.S.A. § 1529).