The problem with police, is the same problem that you find when any individual has power over another. Power corrupts. I believe most officers start out with the notion that they with help the community. But to many temptations and working with the criminal element makes them cynical. They start putting everyone but other cops in the same mold and begin to hate them. That when police powers are abused. Their are many good people who are destroyed by corrupt police forces. It is always better for the people to protect themselves rather then have a police force. Problem is to many people have become pacificists and will not protect themselves. So what do you do?