Although those groups may not receive equal benefits (yet), they still receive some benefits and allow society as a whole to benefit. This would indeed apply to the current situation between Law Enforcement and many average citizens. They rightfully wish to receive equal treatment. Yet, does this conflict between the people and the institution negatively impact the benefit Law Enforcement can have on society as a whole? My own personal observation has led me to believe that in order for Law Enforcement to protect citizens, as well as themselves, they require the cooperation and trust of the community. Without this, they lose their witnesses, their reporters of crime, and their unofficial assistants: people who ban together to prevent crime in their neighborhoods.
