Yes, so much about America is so upside-down due to politicians and special interests that it is barely recognizable. They instituted the War on Drugs (aka the perpetual employment act) and have steadily eroded the RKBA to a point where acts of self-defense using a gun could land you (the good guy) in jail/prison.
This last effort (to disarm the populace) has resulted in an explosion of 'bad guys' among the rest of the population, which feeds the need to get 'tough-on-crime', which leads to electing pols who legislate further limits on liberty in an attempt to curb 'crime'.
The guy wearing the badge is sworn to uphold the law. Thus, he becomes a part of the problem. The few 'bad apples' you speak of might include the occasional cop who'd look the other way after finding a loaded Glock in your glove compartment while you and your family traverse various parts of our state. Should this ever happen, sans a CCW 'permit', consider yourself a lottery winner.
My gripe with the badged-ones is that through a system that corrupts our constitution and the protections it was written to enshrine, their 'serve and protect' rings hollow. They have allowed themselves to become Tools For Tyranny. So, where's the honor? There is no honor in tyranny.
Your view of policemen seems extreme.
Ask yourself; Is it based on personal experience?? or could it be based on media reports (Keep in mind that media reports only cover the extreme examples)
I've encountered some macho cops but I think, as a rule, they are doing the best they can, just like most Americans.