It's been my experience that LEO's are dealt with much more severely than the general public. LEO's are held, rightfully so, to a much higher standard than the general public and are often left hanging in the wind when they screw up. It's not a good position to be in when the public is after your $35,000 a year job, the department you work for abandons you and the DA wants to indict you. Just Sayin...Paid vacation,resignation, plea deal,transfer/move to new state and look for new victims.