Shirrifs
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The Shirrifs were the sole form of law enforcement in the Shire, and the closest thing to a form of defense or deterrent the Shire possessed. The position was voluntary. There were a total of four Shirrifs, one for each Farthing, though more could be called up in time of need (as happened around 3001 T.A). The only thing that differentiated a Shirrif from any other Hobbit was a feather they were given to wear in their hats. The shirrifs carried no arms or armament of any sort.
