GOTCHA

Before people get all exercised about the amount of police corruption in this country, they should put the problem in its proper perspective. There are several hundred thousand law enforcement officers in the U.S. and very few of them turn out to be crooks. The media, of course, is quick to publish the misdeeds of cops, while taking their good deeds for granted. So, the public gets a one-side view of police corruption. Having said that though, I want to say that ONE CROOKED COP IS ONE TOO MANY!
　
TWO COPS ACCUSED OF ROBBING UNDERCOVER OFFICER
Officers allegedly stole marijuana from undercover officer with intent to distribute
　
By David Chang
　
NBC Philadelphia
October 6, 2010
　
Two Philadelphia police officers have been charged with criminal conspiracy, robbery, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, false imprisonment, theft, and other related charges, according to officials.
　
Sean Alivera, 31, and Christopher Luciano, 23, allegedly robbed a supposed drug dealer of 20 pounds of marijuana with a street value of $24,000 as well as $3,000 in cash. It turns out that the man they thought was a drug dealer was actually an undercover officer.
　
Authorities also believe that the two planned to have the drugs redistributed on the street by an un-named drug dealer.
　
"These two men are a disgrace to their badges, but they should not reflect on the hard working men and women in the police department," said Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams.
　
At least five Philadelphia officers have been accused or convicted in the past year of trying to rob drug dealers. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey reportedly plans to clean house in the 6,600-member department.
　
"As far as corrupt cops, if they want to continue to do what they're doing we will find them, we will arrest them and they will be prosecuted, period," said Ramsey. "There is no middle ground here. Absolutely none."