In theory, yes. In practice I do not think we are doing nearly the job of ensuring quality protectors that the situation demands. Follow the link to read about

In theory, yes. In practice I do not think we are doing nearly the job of ensuring quality protectors that the situation demands. Follow the link to read about a recent case of abuse by the SFPD. Notably, they beat up and put into solitary confinement a person who they acerbically associated with "wannabe billionaires" https://medium.com/human-parts/9f53ef6a1c10 https://medium.com/human-parts/9f53ef6a1c10 I am for supporting police with a good wage, but there are astonishing increases in police militarization and abuses of power. There should be a real balancing force, like with other professionals. One that works.