Frequently yes. Elite task forces that bust drug lords get the most opportunity to grab cash and prizes. Look at the Rampart scandal in the late 90s.
6 months?
How about death by hanging? If you carry a badge you should be held to a higher standard.
Remember the police hooker scandal back -I think in the late 80’s- where the cops would have sex with hookers then arrest the hookers?
Didn’t they even give that a name like “Project” something or other?
Not blue book, but something similarly lame?
Yep I think this sort of thing has gone on forever. Some cops can help themselves to some of the valuables. Some cops are directly paid off by drug dealers and other assorted criminals.