Nah, they were ruined once they became politicised in the 80s. THe notion of good, honest coppering died with that.
THere is nothing remotely honest about them now. I have realised now that the only thing you can do is play trumps with protected characteristics. They play the race card, you have to counter with a disability, gender, faith etc.....
So I am now officially a transgender, autistic muslim. THey can't touch me