For Boston police officers accused of crimes, legal troubles tend to just melt away,,,Like Rick Finn and Edward P. Caraviello

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For Boston police officers accused of crimes, legal troubles tend to just melt away https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/21/metro/boston-police-badge-shields-officers-punishment-prosecution/?s_campaign=breakingnews:newsletter

A Globe investigation found Boston police officers accused of crimes over the last decade have encountered a kinder, gentler justice system than the one civilians must navigate — a system where justice takes a back seat to protecting officers.  Officers whom the department found had stolen, committed fraud, attacked co-workers, or drew guns on their colleagues were allowed to quietly resign or retire without facing charges. Officers who attacked family members, threatened civilians, and drunkenly crashed their cars remain on the force today. SOUNDS SO MUCH LIKE MEDFORD MASS...SHAWN HUGHES, SHAWN NORTON, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Read the full investigation.  Related: - We asked officials about law-breaking Boston police officers. Here’s what they said - The Boston Globe dispatched a team of reporters earlier this year to closely examine law enforcement in Massachusetts. Read more of their work.