You guys nailed. It. Cops are low pay and for the most part not given the respect they deserve by the public. No way would I ever go into that profession.
The problem we have, as a result, is often the only people who are willing to fill those roles are often power hungry, overzealous people who abuse the role. That adds to the public tension --> its like a circular effect that leads to less qualified people in law enforcement.
Cops and Teachers should be paid a s#itload more and not treated like dirt.
I step off my soap box.