the perceived nature of the profession shields them from criminal charges in most cases.

Or there was nothing criminal that happened. Police are allowed to use force to make an arrest and deadly force to protect their lives or serious bodily injury. People don’t understand how much force a cop can legally use and it’s a lot by law and case law. It’s much more than you’d think.

That there are ethical issues with both agencies doesn’t mean they’re deep state.

And that’s fair. I may be using the word incorrectly. It’s meaning has changed significantly over the years.