California police departments allow officers with misconduct records to resign quietly, enabling them to find new jobs without accountability.

California police departments have historically permitted officers involved in misconduct to resign quietly, thus obscuring their records. This practice has allowed numerous officers with problematic histories to secure new law enforcement jobs without accountability. Investigative reporter Katey Rusch highlights the implications of this trend for transparency and public safety, as departments aim to avoid lawsuits by concealing past behavior.