Christian County constables and deputy constables who utilize blue lights on their vehicles must recertify at the beginning of each term and none have gone through that process so far this year.
One constable was on the agenda for the first Christian Fiscal Court meeting of February, but did not appear and has not submitted his paperwork.
Judge-Executive Steve Tribble is afraid some of the constables may not understand that being certified once doesn’t meet the requirement indefinitely.
Constables must have $500,000 in insurance on their car and the insurance company must understand the vehicle will be equipped with blue lights. They must also attend a driving class that’s offered at no cost and must review the Christian County Sheriff’s Department’s policies and procedures on pursuits.
Judge Tribble says the county mailed a letter to all constables and deputy constables at the beginning of the year, but there’s been very little response.
Many constables have gone through the process in previous years and equipped their cars with blue lights. Judge Tribble says if any of them are using those lights now, they’re doing it illegally.
Meanwhile, Sheriff Tyler DeArmond told magistrates he expects his department to move into the new Public Safety Building in mid-March, though that is still subject to change. Fiscal Court made good on a $260,000 pay request on construction of the facility Tuesday.