No doubt there seems to be a prob with some rogue cops, but you've got to think that the vast, vast majority are decent human beings.
It's when something goes wrong that the authorities need to stamp down on, hard imo, and that's not seen to be done imo. It's like an old boys club at times, protect our own, instead of calling a spade a spade.
RE: Where to go for a holiday alone?
Good to see your exercising your arms, I'd concentrate on your wrist action going on post above