Likely true. Especially if they stayed in their position until they retired. Maybe they couldn't change anything, but they could quit and get away from the filth. Problem is that working for the government is a kind of sweet deal with nice benefits. Easier to shut your eyes/mouth and keep your head down than to give all that up. But easier doesn't make it right. And "I was just doing my job" is NEVER an acceptable excuse. Especially for anyone who took an oath to the Constitution. Best if the cops in California (and elsewhere) remember this.