Even if the guests would win a substantial lawsuit, the money awarded would come from tax payers pocket, not affect any funding of the offending police departme

Even if the guests would win a substantial lawsuit, the money awarded would come from tax payers pocket, not affect any funding of the offending police department. At least that is how I understand it. It does puzzle me that the citizens of California doesn't put more pressure on their elected officials, but instead continue to be happy anb supportive of being drained and abused..