Cops accidentally record themselves admitting they harassed activist at rodeo owners' request: "God, we're gonna get sued"

“…so perhaps it SHOULDN’T be legal to donate to police as it incentivises the police to keep the donors happy.”

Ya think? This is such an obvious work around for corruption I’m flabbergasted that it hasn’t come up before. Under what legitimate circumstance would the police require donations? They’re not a blood charity. Clearly a conflict of interest.

Although I’d rather not point the finger at the US… but I’m assuming that this isn’t commonplace elsewhere in the world, or is this just something I’m finding out about now?