I'm agreeing more with Alyn - there are a few (Ok,one perhaps

) examples of decent coppers who aren't afraid to use discretion rather than suck the cock of crime figures and the latest political 'target'.
Equally,there are a few 'examples' with a chip on the shoulder,a point to prove and a career to further who haven't quite got the intelligence to pull off 'wit' and fall on the sword of hypocrisy and sanctimony (Coppers - if you're reading this and it describes you, please get it sorted.Thanks,Legz aged 42 1/2)
Just the same as bakers,bus drivers,mechanics,gas fitters etc etc.
Difference being,you only interact with them when you've been naughty or need their assistance - none an ideal situation to form
real opinions.
Having said that,I only really know one copper and he is a riding god.