How about they start earning respect? How about they stop using excessive force? How about they stop using their authority to hurt those they are supposed to serve and protect?
How about giving the public the benefit of the doubt for a change instead of pre-judging them and treating them like criminals? I know I'm wasting my time. Just wanted to have my say.
If in your eyes the Police have not earned respect from the public yet, and the use of excessive force is seen as the norm not the exception, then they will never earn your respect..but thanks for that clearly intelligent well thought out response : /