Too stupid to even realize what they could have gotten for them.Not to mention that is money the old fellow could likely use.
In North Carolina, all law enforcement officers swear an oath to the constitution before anything else is done. Typically, they then swear to uphold the laws regulating the state. There is an organization called OathKeepers that reminds LEO and Military folks of their obligation to abide by this. I have been a member for years.
Not to mention, it’s an incredibly low standard for being granted superpower status over the subjects.Sadly, it appears that too many don't take that oath seriously.