The average cop is a common thief and here's why


READING, Pa. - May 31, 2013 (WPVI) -- A former Berks County police officer is under arrest, accused of stealing from his fellow officers at the Fraternal Order of Police. John Masciotti served as treasurer for F.O.P. Lodge 71 in Temple. He's accused of bilking the organization out of $92,000.

Bladensburg cop Ridwan Osanyinpeju is being accused of credit card fraud in Prince George's County Maryland. Osanyinpeju was arrested on Thursday.Osanyinpeju is charged in the District Court of Maryland with theft of money having a value of at least $1,000 but not more than $10,000.
           
Philadelphia cop Jonathan Lazarde is ccused of extorting a suspect he'd arrested.

Lazarde arrested a man on a gun charge - and then offered not to attend any court proceedings to ensure an acquittal if the suspect paid him $3,000.