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![Sheriffs were chosen by governors, and in charge of "apprehending suspects, guarding prisoners, executing civil processes, overseeing elections, collecting taxes, and performing various fiscal functions."
Williams writes how corruption in these tasks was ripe with corruption, "with sheriffs accepting bribes from suspects and prisoners, neglecting their civil duties, tampering with elections, and embezzling public funds."
The constable was responsible for bringing citizens to town meetings, handling election preparations, issuing warrants, organizing juries, bringing fugitives to designated jurisdictions, as well as "overseeing the night watch."
According to Kristian Williams, the constables were also "expected to enforce all laws and maintain the Crown's peace," however they "tended to concentrate on the better-paying tasks."
These were elected positions in the 17th and 18th centuries, though "they were not popular jobs" with many "[refusing] to serve when elected."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:t2nqc2rnyz2hco3uqxc457cd/bafkreicljf2n777qpq64otbytupeuggml6kx6h3sxtlmav5pz4bqrgglqi)
