Cops Playing Loose with the Rules Not Taken Seriously

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Conservative Trope Examples
Darlene (Lisa Emery) orders Sheriff Nix to find a way to sell the opium she illegally grows since the cartel won't work with her anymore after she killed 57 people with a poisoned shipment. Despite initially showing misgivings, Sheriff Nix agrees to her demands.
Officer Lewis repeatedly punches a handcuffed suspect in the face instead of moving to restrain him after the suspect broke free and hit Officer Lewis.
Staff Aside
Officers certainly have the right to protect themselves, but the suspect was handcuffed and inside a police station filled with officers who could have easily subdued the suspect without punching him in the face multiple times.