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They could, if they wanted, use a similar technique to solve probably eighty percent of crimes. But they don’t. They just take reports and compile statistics because the authorities don’t give a flying fart about protecting the public. Unless whatever happened is going to turn political.

Yep. Peasants murdering peasants is of little concern to The Crown.

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Peasants murdering peasants is of little concern to The Crown.

Police departments weren't really common until the 19th century. Until then, individuals, or volunteer posses or militias, hunted down miscreants and often exacted street justice without involving the sheriff.