Disgusting.
Again that attitude of Us against Them.
Their "mission" trumps the right of Them...the citizens.
Anyone who does not jump to the commands of the Masters is harassed.
While I do not believe in handicapping police in legitimate investigations, I see overwhelming evidence that without a short leash and choke collar, he police will abuse their power.
I'd like to see a mandatory payment of $100,000 to any citizen abused as this one was, paid by the jurisdiction of the police officer.
However, I firmly believe that were that to be mandated, EVERY illegal search would turn up planted contraband.
I know there are decent police officers who would not do this, but, like I've said of the Good Muslims, until they start to "police" their bad fellows, we should do all we can to stop them.
When I see bad officers being arrested and convicted regularly by other officers, I'll believe it is happening. Until then, I'll think of the police as my enemies, just as they think of me as theirs.