What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unofficial law enforcer has criminal given tail (9)" mean?

The definition is "Unofficial". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GIVEN + TAIL = VIGILANTE; definition: "Unofficial law enforcer" The answer is VIGILANTE.

Unofficial law enforcer has criminal given tail (9)

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