What's with all the hyperbole in this thread?

What?! You want one centralised police force controlled by some suits with an institutionalised monopoly on the use of force? Oh know, there will be nobody to question them! Their powers will go unchecked! And their power is even legally ingrained in the political system?! The government will be able to use them whenever and however they want! They'll be a new Gestapo, we'll be living in a fascist police state. Nooooo!

I do not support the OP's proposals but can we at least keep things sensible?