In the US there are many groups that feel safe around the police as well — to the point where using white people to shield black folk from cops isn't unusual.

In the US there are many groups that feel safe around the police as well — to the point where using white people to shield black folk from cops isn't unusual. In Scandinavia, the state was involved in forced sterilisations. I truly doubt everyone shares your view of the trustworthiness of their cops. The biggest difference is that the "high profile" thing happens less: cops have less guns. So people don't get shot as much, they're just harassed, beaten up and arrested for little reason. Yay Europe, I guess.