Why are people so down on the police?

No you are right, I know nothing about you, my impression is founded on this thread and this thread aone.

You links, first 2 are nothing more than the police doing the job they are paid to do. The 3rd I can't open and the 4th is the police again doing their job, I haven't read the whoe of that thread and realise it is an emotive one so don't want to sound critical but I think the CPS woud have had more of a bearing on the upgrading of the court (correct me if I'm wrong) and whilst the outcome is superb, again, arguably we are appauding the police doing their job.

And you still haven't commented on how effectively calling people immature isn't a personal insult?

I haven't actually stated my views on the police other than I disagree with you. I refuse to applaud them for doing their job but when on occassion they go above and beyond then yes of courtse they deserve it. But they certainly deserve criticism and in this day and age when everything can be filmed and posted on the net they will clearly get it. But I have had too many brushes with them to feel anything other than nervy around them and have a strong distrust of them.

It's only a personal insult if it's directed at an individual, as you did, and now Gregorio has. I haven't directed any personal insults at you or anyone else.