I have no issue with police themselves. I've been busted multiple times for countless stupidity and have near 20k in fines lol. As i was not an ass, they were always decent with me. Most of the issues here come form entitled asshats thinking they are above the law tbh.
I havent learned my lesson and never will. An 8 strong bunch of thugs were assaulting an old man last year and i intervened. 70 stitches later and a plate in my jaw and im all good. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. As you mentioned, everyone stood around screaming and filming.