I think this kind of defeated attitude enables this behavior. You should expect good behavior by default from public officials, normalizing the idea that this k

I think this kind of defeated attitude enables this behavior. You should expect good behavior by default from public officials, normalizing the idea that this kind of corruption is deviant (even if it is more common than that) and expect punishment. Even as a bystander you can help influence opinion, expectations, and standards. This is a good tactic in many other situations as well.