The solution comes from stopping the downward spiral. The bad guys get guns. Cops get guns. The bad guys get tommy guns...

We have to pull back and look at what is really happening.

Most of the actual arrests are due to things like criminal plant possession and stupid things like domestic disputes.

Neither of which the police should be involved in. The plants shouldn't be illegal (they are because there is soooo much money in prohibition) And people should be taught negotiating skills in school. Forget calculus that most will never use.

So, the last piece is actual criminals. Which the police do almost nothing to apprehend. They are dangerous! Giving speeding tickets is easier, and safer.

Police are sold this righteous stance. They are upholding the law!
People are noticing more and more liberties taken.
The police feel the best way is to crack down. and so it continues.

This will only end when the police are actually accountable to the community.