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(4,462 posts)Those "ways" are not nearly as dramatic as you suggest. First, many cops often support the bigots, not so much because of their views but simply as they are friends and colleagues. Cops, particularly the NYCP, close ranks very quickly.
Threats and violence are also rarely employed. Make even a small mistake, and its a quick trip to retirement without a pension. Harass another cop, even a bigot who technically broke no laws or rules, and you end-up with a disciplinary record that could affect promotion, or worse, you'll be a witness in a civil suit.
Often the both the brass and rank-and-file talk very tough, and claim the bigot left without any direct deal. However, the City often makes a deal and pays the Union, who then pays a settlement to the bigot to leave. Plausible deniability protects the people involved politically, and gets rid of the bigot. The problem is the taxpayers are still left on the hook for the settlement.