Former U.S. anti-drug official's arrest 'a complete shock' -- latimes.com
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This story is making the rounds of retired Federal Agents this morning and all are shaking their heads. We've seen it before and no doubt will see it again.
While corruption in law enforcement exists the world over there is a great variance on how it is handled from nation to nation. In America it is reported for what it is and the miscreant is prosecuted to forever more wear a mantle of shame. In some parts of the world he or she is transferred to another post for "rehabilitation" with the only real punishment being the loss of a lucrative position.
Corruption can happen at any level and in any country. It occurs because officials, be they law enforcement or political, are human and want more than they have. The key to serving the people is to ensure that when it is found, it is exposed and prosecuted. Anything less just helps it stay alive.
Friday, September 18, 2009
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