Some thing that's missing these days is the right image. When LE looks and acts like the element they are paid to defend the innocent from, the battle is lost.
They are supposed to be the guys on the white horses, not look like the villains in black. Being in black may produce some results, but what it does to the vast majority is criminal. The majority believes LE thinks they are above the law, let that sink in and then wonder what example the people have to follow.
When LE conducts business in confiscated drug offender vehicles the message sent is LE is just like the drug lord. LE needs to understand, they are very few and need the admiration and support of the majority, Be the guys on the white horse and you'll get it, do it not and your all alone.
"Avoiding even the appearance of evil"