Frankly, the government employs cops on our behalf and they act on behalf of the population. This type of behavior is part of the American culture of policing, it is not 'individual bad actors'. We should bear the cost of them acting improperly. I vehemently object to us creating a culture where police are expected to behave in this way but then are personally responsible when they get caught doing what is expected. Cops should pay the criminal costs for their actions, but the liability belongs to those who employ them and empower them - us.