Police officers have their own pack mentality just like any other predatory animal. It's very easy for units to descend into what then becomes a collective effort--what in the end appears to be a government sponsored gang. They become angry barking dogs.
I have been curious as to why Joe Rogan always talks about police by saying "we need them", but clearly most of his other points of view lean away from this statement. It's for this reason regarding this pack mentality stuff. It's because the only way to truly beat the system is to join it (slightly). You almost have to be the friend of the cop. Be proactive if you have to. Get to know law enforcement in your area. And, above all else, know the laws, and know your rights.
Yet some good people still get caught in this net.
hostilis, I'm glad to hear it didn't go worse. Best wishes to you.