The problem is then we get even less qualified, worse cops, who are only there only because they have a hardon for exerting authority.
If the whole system can’t be blown up and rebuilt, you literally need to increase cops’ pay to attract normal people. Then we’d have to go after low-hanging fruit like ending quotas and qualified immunity.
But again, most people, especially boomercons, have the “if you’re not doing anything wrong you have nothing to worry about” philosophy. Reform will be difficult until that stupid belief changes.