So if there was a dirty cop who took bribes, stabbed people who wouldn’t pay up etc. it would be best to keep him on full duty, full pay and full access to all records for a few years instead of firing him. Got it.
No. You’re missing my point. If there was a cop doing that, once he knew he was under investigation by IAB, he’ll resign or retire. Then you have to go after him criminally. The fact that neither Strozk nor Page has done that, makes me wonder whether or not they are cooperating. If they are, that’s reason enough to keep them around.