Or in the case of most police departments, an apple goes bad (commits a crime) it gets put on suspension right next to the barrel while still being paid as the

Or in the case of most police departments, an apple goes bad (commits a crime) it gets put on suspension right next to the barrel while still being paid as the department 'investigates'. If it goes badly for the apple they get removed from the barrel, but then they either sue and get their job back and get put back into the barrel. Or move to next county and get put into their barrel.