At the end of the 12th century, a government post named Sotsuibushi was established take charge of police and military affairs, and took over the functions of Tsuibushi.
12世紀末ごろになると、惣追捕使（総追捕使）として一国の警察・軍事的役割を担う官職があらわれ、追捕使の職務は引き継がれた。