: Re: Are position titles capitalized when the subject is dropped Deputy is not capitalized when referred to as a position. “The sheriff had many deputies.” “A deputy, a sheriff, and a judge

@Debbie451

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When a title precedes a name, it becomes part of the name, and is capitalized:

I spoke to Constable Fraser this morning.

(You don't use the title and the person's first name. Not in American English, anyway.)

When a title comes after a name or stands alone, it's descriptive. It's not a proper adjective or adjective phrase, and therefore is lowercase:

I spoke to the constable this morning. I spoke to Fraser, who is the constable.

In your examples:

The first one is being used as a form of address. I would capitalize it. The name is implied.

“I would be most grateful for your assistance on the matter, Constable.”

When referring to the same person in the next sentence more broadly, not as a direct adress, lowercase the title:

The constable nodded and sat down.

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