From the beginning of their modern history, the subject of police has raised issues of hope and fear ​ — the hope that they would provide security and the fear that they might abuse their power.
Sejak awal sejarah modern mereka, subjek tentang polisi telah menimbulkan pro dan kontra antara harapan dan kekhawatiran — harapan bahwa mereka akan menyediakan keamanan dan kekhawatiran bahwa mereka akan menyalahgunakan kekuasaan mereka.