When did the "police" become "authorities?"
How do you have "authorities" in the land where there is supposed to be a presumption of liberty and innocence?
Using the word "authorities" implies authoritarian power and control.
The definition of "authoritarian" is:
"Characterized by or favoring absolute obedience to authority, as against individual freedom. Of, relating to, or expecting unquestioning obedience."
Perceptions all too often, become reality.