What Hollywood Gets Wrong About the Bounty Hunting Business

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Whether it’s Clint Eastwood or Robert De Niro, the bounty hunter on screens large and small is usually a gun-toting white guy. The business, like life, is more complicated.

, feature Black bounty hunters as portrayed by Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson, respectively.

Acy thinks her industry could use more women, more people of color, and more diversity. “As a Black female, I have much to bring to the table to level the field. Many African Americans are going to jail in larger numbers than other races. I can relate to many of the families and understand the economics and need for clarity to help navigate the justice system,” she added.

Regardless of motivation, fictional bounty hunters exhibit a lot of passion for the job. It’s the one thing they share with Acy, whose strong sense of responsibility drives her dedication as a professional. “What I like best about my profession is I get a chance to help people,” she said. Citing the prevailing industry estimate of about 70 million to 100 million Americans with criminal records, she sees bail enforcement as a necessary support for the judicial system. “That is a lot of people.

 

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