Why are people so down on the police?

With respect dicki that isn't really what this thread is about. The UK police, in cycling related matters, can hardly be held responsible for what you're suggesting.

..well you didnt really set out that it was only cycling tems in your original post. I can see your point I really can but all I can say is there is a heavily seated opinion of the police in the UK by the majority of the population that needs to be changed, but how can we do that? maybe when we see a difference?