About the time the TEA Party hit the RADAR.
I binge watched a couple seasons of Adam-12 a while back and had the same thoughts.
However, I do think that most cops do want to protect and serve and act as peace officers.
While there is a need for riot training and gear, it should be used very infrequently.
Our Sheriff Department has two HUMVEE’s that they only use for floods and SAR. That’s the way it should be.