I am a police officer on a very large city force. My brother was, until recently, a narcotics detective in a neighboring county. He demanded to be transferred out due to the disgusting practices he observed in the narcotics unit - very sloppy warrants, warrants obtained with dubious probable cause, and seizure of legal weapons from gun owners during raids based on these warrants.
My brother and I both got into law enforcement to protect the rights of law abiding citizens. Unfortunately, some of our “brothers in blue” see their mandate as quite the opposite, particularly those who are political appointees (chiefs) and other career law enforcement executives.
And, of course, some cops are just thugs with badges.
Sounds like you and your brother are two of the good guys.
Thank you for your service.
It sounds like you need to start cleaning house.