The corruption within the Suffolk County Police Department, including the actions of former chief James Burke and district attorney Thomas Spoda, is discussed as a factor that impeded the investigation.
The episode discusses the defense's allegations of potential police corruption and a cover-up, which have added to the public interest and scrutiny surrounding the case.
The central focus of the episode is on the corrupt activities of Baltimore Police detective Wayne Jenkins.
The conspiracy by the officers to frame Sultan, including the use of an informant and destruction of evidence, exemplifies police corruption.
The portrayal of dirty cops and police corruption is a central topic, as the hosts examine how the film depicted this issue in LA at a specific point in time.
The podcast episodes cover a wide range of cases and incidents involving police corruption, ranging from high-profile scandals like the Burning Sun case in South Korea to long-running corruption in departments like the NYPD's 30th precinct and the Martin County police in North Carolina.
Several episodes, such as #372: K-pop Idol Goo Hara Helped Expose BURNING SUN- Found Dead Months Later, Ep 6 of 14: The Force, and Introducing: The Set, delve into the details of these police corruption cases, highlighting how officers abused their power, colluded with criminals, and participated in cover-ups to protect themselves and their illicit activities.
Other episodes, like 152: Karen Read Trial Recap: Murdered Her Boyfriend or Police Cover Up? and Episode 559: The Murder of Timothy Coggins, explore how police corruption and misconduct have impeded investigations and hindered the pursuit of justice for victims and their families.