11.   Using only his blustery talents, Gallo calls forth an imaginary world of crooked cops, fawning reporters and jealous mob bosses.

12.   During the past year the inquiry has used sophisticated video surveillance equipment to expose crooked cops.

13.   He had been compared to Eliot Ness and Frank Serpico, American crime fighters legendary for their honesty and willingness to tackle crooked cops.

14.   Ribelli is accused by prosecutors of leading a highly lucrative gang of crooked cops detained in connection with the case.

15.   They nabbed the injured Hector Palma in a nearby house protected by crooked cops, and declared a major victory in the war on drugs.