Many other countries have proper multi-year colleges specifically for the field of policing, and rigorous physical and mental health tests required to get the job. In those countries the police is more educated and more competent than the vast majority of the population.
I can't think of any country with a competent police force.
The problem is that in most countries (except the US), it is an extremely badly paid job, so it only attracts people who get something else from it: power.
Most people don't have the power to strip me of my freedom and legally shoot me. If anything the police should be held to a higher standard than the average person.
In USA*
Many other countries have proper multi-year colleges specifically for the field of policing, and rigorous physical and mental health tests required to get the job. In those countries the police is more educated and more competent than the vast majority of the population.
I can't think of any country with a competent police force.
The problem is that in most countries (except the US), it is an extremely badly paid job, so it only attracts people who get something else from it: power.
> Many other countries
Which countries are you thinking of?
I only know of Finland and Norway (and in some states of Germany) where this is true.
*People
Most people don't have the power to strip me of my freedom and legally shoot me. If anything the police should be held to a higher standard than the average person.
People are likely on average a lot more competent than american police.
unlikely