In Early England, which individuals served as a type of private police force and were paid a bounty, essentially, for every criminal they arrested?

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Thief-takers were individuals who captured criminals and turned them in to authorities for a fee or bounty. They were often hired by victims or their families to apprehend the accused, and they were considered a type of private police force.

In Early England, Which Individuals Served as a Type of Private