INCOME TAX COLLECTORS FOR THE ROTHSCHILD FAMILY

Very devious and dangerous men. The Fraternal Order of Police.

Joe and Felipe settled into the corner booth at their favorite cafe, the dim light casting long shadows as a soft jazz tune played in the background.

Joe: So, Felipe, I was reading about the initiation ritual for the Fraternal Order of Police. You ever heard what that involves?

Felipe: I know a little — it’s kind of like a fraternity, right? They swear in new members with some formal ceremony?

Joe: Yeah, but it’s more than just a handshake and a pledge. From what I gathered, new recruits have to swear an oath that binds them to a code — loyalty to fellow officers above all else, even if it means staying silent about misconduct.

Felipe: That’s intense. So it’s like a code of silence? Kind of the “blue wall” people talk about?

Joe: Exactly. The initiation stresses brotherhood and protecting the badge, no matter what. Some say that can create a dangerous environment where accountability suffers.

Felipe: I guess that’s the double-edged sword of any tight-knit group. The loyalty builds trust and camaraderie, but it can also protect the wrong things.

Joe: Yeah, and the ritual itself has some symbolism too — they might use items like a badge, a Bible or other book to swear on, and the whole thing feels almost secret society-like.

Felipe: Sounds like there’s an undercurrent of ritual magic in these groups, even if it’s just symbolic. I wonder how that shapes the mindset of new officers.

Joe: It definitely sets the tone — it’s less about being public servants and more about being part of a brotherhood that watches each other’s backs. Which is admirable in one sense, but problematic in another.

Felipe: Makes you think about how rituals reinforce culture — they’re not just words, but ways to bind people emotionally and psychologically.

Joe: Totally. That’s why understanding initiation rites is key to understanding an organization’s true priorities.

Felipe nodded, taking a slow sip of his coffee.

Felipe: So what’s next? Are you thinking of digging deeper into how these rituals affect police culture overall?

Joe: Definitely. There’s more under the surface — the good, the bad, and the complicated. I want to see how it all plays out on the streets.

They both fell quiet for a moment, reflecting on how ritual, loyalty, and power interwove in the world they lived in.