Not only are they out there, but they are protected by the majority and that taints the entire organization. Like I've said before, the "blue wall" is very real. The corrupt practice of "professional courtesy" is ubiquitous and sends the message to each and every officer that they are above the law. Respect for the word of law enforcement has degraded to the point that jurors often hold the veracity of an LEO's testimony with at least as much suspicion as that of a common criminal. That's sad and makes me draw comparisons with Mexico's corrupt agencies. Again, unless and until there is widespread reform their well earned reputation will continue to decline.

Now are there good officers out there? Absolutely there are, (at least as far as doing their jobs is concerned) but IMHO they often have a serious flaw. If they are not partictipants in the afore mentioned corruption they sheepishly turn their heads when they see it taking place. Until this all but stops, declining public opinion will not turn around. When they once again understand they are sworn to protect and serve the public, not their fellow officers, respect will grow.