“Has the “Mission” of the Police CHANGED?”
Yes. IMHO, they no longer keep the peace but 1) politick for advancement and safe, personal cushiness, 2) dress to the nine millimeters and full auto black, 3) assume and target people and dogs as enemies 1st, and 4) forencify the after effects (if they’re smart enough).
They make me mad. I was raised to believe in them and to approach them easily. I don’t think they want anyone to talk to them anymore. Except their cronies.
I was raised to trust the police as well.
This is a real conflict for me.