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I wasn't aware of this. However, 9/11 and all the (increasing) extreme-weather events show that they are indispensable.
During the last decade or so, I have come to the conclusion that labor/trade unions are indispensable to counter robber-baron capitalism/#TechnoFeudalism. Tge right to self-organize is a key element of any democracy. Even if I were a brnign dictator, I wouldn't know where even to start reforming them. 
@HistoPol @philip_cardella @CarlG in Britain, where there are fewer cops to start with, they are more strictly regulated, only 5% have guns and even driving cars fast requires extra specialist training; we have same problem with police "union", a lot of officers are quitting because they think the constabulary is too "woke" (and they see others disciplined for bad behaviour)
Fire and Ambulance services are also struggling with effects of bullying and toxic masculinity (on top of budget cuts)
@Lassielmr @HistoPol @philip_cardella @CarlG I've seen mixed messages about Police Scotland's morale and officer numbers (although as you say many are likely to be SPF's lies, and I was maybe also looking more at roads policing units there (having a special interest in road safety). It wouldn't surprise me officers in Police Scotland are happier than those in England; Scotland's govt does at least put resources into public services to a greater extent than England does these days..