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Which raises the issue of what exactly is wrong with these departments. Is there improper training, or some kind of “us vs them” mentality when it comes to dealing with the public? Or is it simply that some people trip on power (which in some cases emboldens them to act on their prejudices), and most of the department chooses to stand by a colleague rather than investigate properly? Or is it a mix of all those factors?
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The war on drugs, the war on crime, the war on gangs, the war on terror, the war against poverty....., anybody else see a common theme? those phrases make for good sound bytes by both the media and politicians, People have been using the phrases since at least 06/18/1971. (Nixon first used the term "war on drugs"). So it's only natural for police depts. to incorporate military gear & tactics to fight these "wars". This moment has been 50 yrs in the making, and there is no "quick fix". You can make a start by demilitarizing the police and the politicians need to repeal all the various laws put in place to fight all those different "wars".