I used to give LEOs the benefit of the doubt: they do a tough job, deal with difficult to dangerous people in all kinds of unpredictable environments. But there's been a change in the last few years: Cops don't act anymore like protectors of the citizenry, but as the enforcers of the state, and that's disturbing. And when coupled with the radical militarization of police forces around the country, the entire business is downright worrisome.
Cops don’t act act anymore like protectors of the citizenry, but act as protectors of themselves regardless of who gets hurt or killed. They get to go home safe while someone’s dog or family member is killed, so be it, I guess.