Propaganda machine racheting up a notch for the murdering jackboot thugs... ping.
The particular "breed" of recruitment of police (and fire for that matter) in the last 15-20 years have changed significantly, and not for the best. Granted, the gang and other violence problems, especially in AZ, have escalated significantly during that time period, so their level of intense training should go up accordingly.
That said, I'm reckoning many of the veterans (both active, and retired) can attest to their observations of this "new breed" who are on board with these special teams; especially working with some of these colleagues. Some have spoken up here on this thread, and I applaud them for being honest. Critical thinking is of utmost importance and priority, not reactionary.