August 25, 2025 - John Pope was sworn in as Shelby county Constable Precinct 5 on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Constable Pope was sworn in by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison in the Shelby County Commissioners courtroom.
Pope was accompanied by his family and several friends and law enforcement from both Shelby County and surrounding area including Sabine County Sheriff George Griffith and Roy Cheatwood, Shelby County Constable Precinct 3.
County Commissioners Stevie Smith and Shannon Metcalf were also in attendance for the event.
Pope has over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and is a 2003 graduate of Kilgore Police Academy.
Pictured are (from left): John Pope, Raegan Pope, Angela Pope, Briley Pope, Dawson Pope and Becky Pope.
Pictured are (from left): Shannon Metcalf, Commissioner Precinct 2; Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3; Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge; John Pope, Constable Precinct 5; and Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3.
John Pope (right) is seen taking his oath of office administered by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison (left).
