From the small window into the police culture I have seen, I have to agree with what Jim March said about the police department being more connected with people and less paramilitary. In one episode a deputy brought along his "Sniper rifle." It appeared to be a run of the mill hunting rifle. Some ARs, but more shotguns.
I would also say the respect for the police officers generally appears much higher. In many cases people just admit to what they have done and go to jail for their 8 hours. In one case a guy said he would go without a fight as long as he would be released for work the next day, but otherwise he couldn't go.
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