The sad statement of fact is that the primary function and creed of law enforcement - "To Protect and To Serve",(a proud and noble one), takes a back seat in the eyes of some and gets replaced by - To Bust The Public's Balls. While most LEOs will treat the public the way the public treats them, the few who took the job for the wrong reason will be remembered long after the good guys who let a brother slide are forgotten.
My 2 cents worth