Maybe this is different in the UK, but in the US, most police settlements are paid in one of three ways... 1. Insurance. The department isn't out any money an

Maybe this is different in the UK, but in the US, most police settlements are paid in one of three ways... 1. Insurance. The department isn't out any money and the public gets stuck with higher premiums going forward. 2. General funds. The department isn't out any money and the public has to top up the general fund or forgo other programs. 3. Bonds. The department isn't out any money and public gets double-fucked because they now have to pay fees to the financial industry plus interest.