I have a really hard time with this stance. From one perspective, it shows ignorance of the procedures in place and the factors that police deal with on a daily and nightly basis. It has also been fed by a grievance industry and by a President that used it to garner attention and sow division to further his agenda of "fundamentally transforming" America. That's not even to speak to the narrative driven lies that become "truth" in the public consciousness when used for financial gain by media and others.
On the other hand, there is a real sentiment to this borne out of experiences that are legitimately bad. Even thought there have been great strides over the last 20-30 years made in policy, procedures, and attitude, there is more that can be done. We have to find a way to take the next step to repair and build trusting relationships.
I can tell you right now (yes, this is anecdotal) that it feels like a one-way street to the officers that I know. That the departments are putting in a large amount of effort and resources into trying to make police-civilian interactions better but the communities that have the most interactions don't seem to be making much, if any, effort. Sure, they'll protest the real or perceived grievance when stirred up by an agitator. They'll come out to "shop with a cop" and "build a bike" and other outreach events when they're getting free stuff. But the community organizers don't seem to be out there working with people to understand that how they interact with police goes a long way towards how the overall experience unfolds. And, to be sure, most of the people that would benefit from that type of outreach won't participate or care. But the NFL players that are virtue signaling against Trump or For Kaep without having a considered understanding of the facets of the issue are doing no one any good.