The problem is complex, but it is essentially that the Government has ceased to consider itself as employees of the people. Now they feel they are rulers and act as such. There is no reason for the police to be so militarized and act accordingly. None at all. And the police are merely local "law" enforcement. Consider how many new regulatory laws are put on the books every damned year. Fed Depts now can add new regulations, and they now have enforcement wings. Why in god's name does NOAA need to have firearms? Well, ya'll know what I mean, and I honestly don't think it will get better.