I'm glad the cops in Toronto are paid extremely well. A Constable can earn $90k. There's less likelihood of a cop going to such extents if they don't need to. Of course that's not the only reason, but is likely part of the solution.
Police in big cities get paid well to. Its the FOP union. Cops in my mid sized city make over $100K after 10 years. That's with full health and pension.