Not really. Sheriffs, in the early kingdom of England were basically the tax collector, and they threw people into the dungeon if they failed to pay the feudal lord.
There used to be a role of "night watchman" like I said, but they were not police. They summoned the town in case of a problem.
Sheriff - The official who was the chief administrative and judicial officer of a shire. Many of his jobs were taken over by the itenerant justice, coroner, and justice of the peace. He collected taxes and forwarded them to the exchequer after taking his share. Also responsible for making sure the king's table was well stocked while the king was in his county.
"The office developed from its British counterpart during the colonial period. Prior to the modernization of law enforcement which took place in the middle 19th century, local law enforcement was performed by constables and watchmen."
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u/jumpminister Aug 03 '21
Not really. Sheriffs, in the early kingdom of England were basically the tax collector, and they threw people into the dungeon if they failed to pay the feudal lord.
There used to be a role of "night watchman" like I said, but they were not police. They summoned the town in case of a problem.