It seems like an inefficient setup

https://lemmy.world/post/14834166

It seems like an inefficient setup - Lemmy.World

Law Enforcement should be a profession, just like doctors and nurses.

Formal education. Licensing with a college whose role is to protect the public. Malpractice insurance. Requirements to remain current, and eligible to practice.

You just described law enforcement in most first would nations.
Ah, so not here in the US.