**I saw a program about that, wherein a popular training program run by an independent consultant trains the cops that we (the public) are exactly that: the enemy. A threat - 1pg

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That is wrong if literally true. But, it could be spin on more benign training about reacting to the sudden dangers that present themselves in everyday policing.

A bigger problem is attracting and retaining a sufficiently sized police force at all.

The police need the support and respect of the politicians and justice system too. It IS demoralizing to arrest the same repeat offenders day after day. When DA's refuse to charge lower crimes, then criminals are emboldened. Obvious mental health cases are left on the street to predate on society. Sanctuary city policies are returning dangerous immigrants to our streets. The people including the police see all of this as simple indifference to law and order. Who would want to be a cop working in an environment where you can't rely on the support of your employer.

While we are at it, there are bad cops that need to be weeded out for sure. One thing that hurts Police image and credibility is when a controversial arrest or shooting occurs, video of the event is withheld for weeks or months and by the time the public sees it, minds have been made up and wild speculation has driven racial acrimony and mistrust to ever higher levels.