Aha! The cure for tacticool! We need a Federal mandate that all milsurp hardware in the hands of police departments be painted and maintained in a tasteful shade of baby pink, with teddy bear and daisy graphics.
Though you're joking, I believe that would really be a "cure" for a lot of the militarization of both personnel and assets in law enforcement. Perhaps not pink with flowers, :) , but I believe there is a big psychological factor to appearance that affects both LE and those they serve. There's a big difference between how we perceive the Andy Griffith type of cop in a khaki "business casual" uniform that includes a tie, and "Joe Armored Tacticool". I certainly wouldn't want to constrain LE in the field to office dress attire and shoes, but dressing them in EMS type of clothing and color (though some of that is getting pretty tactical as well) would, I believe, considerably change perception, and perhaps, attitude. The same with the equipment they use and vehicles they drive. I believe a lot of European police departments choose non-intimidating colors and design for their uniforms and vehicles.