[SeaHawkFan]

"Because if the public doesn't have faith that the police can police themselves, then we've lost all credibility,” said Melton.

That train left the station a long time ago.

[mc5cents]

That train not only left the station a long time ago, I believe that the engine used on that train is now in a museum.

Police do not "protect" us per se, and never have. They provide some deterance and when that doesn't work they take reports. Protect? Naa. Get yourself a Glock if you want protection.