Being a cop is a inherently a dangerous job, but if cops feel like they’re constantly in danger and if the community distrusts the cops and see them as a threat, then that’s a gigantic problem. Cops should be trained and feel like they’re protecting a community, not seeing that community as threats or as enemies. Community members should feel like they can go to cops for support and protection, not worry that they’re in danger if they see a cop car or a police officer on the corner. It’s that fundamental disconnect that leads to this current crisis.