ThyNameisAwesome

My Grandfather was a Vet of WWII, he recently died and I wish that I had asked him of his experiences more. It is so great that you're doing this.

If anything the police have gotten better and less violent. Ex-police probably had less repercussions for any force they used.

Considering it was widely known that practically all major city police forces were corrupt up to about the 1980's, I'd say it's gotten better.