Sir, when an officer commits a crime or performs some other illegal or immoral act or violates his oath no one wants that bad apple removed more than those of us who have worked long and honorably at our profession. I have personally testified against officers who violated their oath of office and the law. Oops, guess that makes me a "tattletale". And you said it best when you said "ex-officers" and "in jail". How about the dishonest, criminal mechanic or plumber or electrician, professional football player,etc.? When they serve their time they can return to their profession. Thankfully when a police officer commits a criminal act and is tried and convicted we do not have to worry that he will ever be a police officer again. The higher standard applies and I am thankful for it.
And by the way the only "them" I am against are those who are violating the law.
Lastly, for those who would quote the old theme of "To Protect and Serve", I recommend that you research that statement a little further because it means to serve and protect the laws of society not any one individual. How can I "Protect and Serve" you if I am arresting you and putting you in jail?
It is very easy to shine the holier than tho light on yourself, especially on a internet forum. So please pee on somebodyelse's back, and tell them it's raining. It never ceases to amaze me the lenghts LEO's go to put them selves on a pedestal. What do you want a HERO cookie for a job you applied for? Gimme a break.