Apparently these two are homeboys. I've always found it fascinating that law enforcement people have such ties to those who live on the fringe of legality, or worse.
I've always found it fascinating that so many on the wrong side of the law find employment in government. ;-)
[Apparently these two are homeboys. I've always found it fascinating that law enforcement people have such ties to those who live on the fringe of legality, or worse.]
That usually only happens when both are benefiting from the relationship.
I'm not up on all the facts in this case, but I do think that the Hispanic culture is different in terms of their social ties, degree of loyalty, etc., and that could explain a small part of the situation.
Objectivity in law enforcement is an essential; however, and if law enforcement officers of any stripe don't have that, then they can't perform their jobs with any level of efficacy.