Suffolk County entered deals to delay departures of police officers who admitted misconduct, allowing them to reach pension eligibility before they depart.
The seven officers who've gotten these deals earned more than $7 million in salary after the police department said they should be terminated.
The unusual agreements highlight the complexities of Suffolk's police disciplinary system, in which an arbitrator holds the final say and unions hold significant influence.
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