Bad cop has a history of lying, excessive force, and generally being an asshole. Police chief hired him, knowing this, because he’s married to the mayor. A rare good cop (sheriff) refuses to book any arrestees of the police in their jail.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2019/06/13/rural-iowa-feud-sheriff-wont-honor-small-towns-arrests/1445042001/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app