In the Federation, it's just as hard for released personnel to find work.
They'll suggest they can help the suspect, but the suspect needs to... pay a little fee.
At this point, the initiative is in their hands, and they will extort the suspect based on the situation, thousands, tens of thousands.
The case itself was already dubious, so after they paid, the investigation was immediately withdrawn. Those who paid wouldn't publicize it, in fear of being arrested again.
Over the years, the two of them had saved a lot of money, and it wasn't just them; many officers had saved a lot of money.
Although all the police in the Federation were a single entity, how police in different areas made money was a different situation altogether.
Golden Port City didn't have as much trouble; officers there directly received an extra legal investment return from Lance's foundation based on their rank.
