Back when I was a kid, our local (small town) police officers were friendly and polite. And they showed up when you needed them.
I still live in that small town. Most of our local police officers are now needlessly rude and stand-offish. But they still show up when you need them! So yes, I will happily pay taxes to support them.
If, however, you live in a big city I suppose your perspective might be different.
“But they still show up when you need them! “
Was there ever a BLM/Antifa march in your town?
Be vigilant.