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Reflective of law enforcement and the profession. yeah, that hurts. rob: now police academies across the country are taking a hit. >> we are having a recruitment crisis not only locally but nationally. we have not filled our academies with empty seats. why are you going to come sign up for a job to be cursed at, spit at, disrespected for little pay. >> there you go. perfect. rob: and i got a taste. >> gee. >> i need backup. >> doesn't feel good, huh? >> being an officer is more than just being in good physical shape. it's about responding to multiple scenarios some of which can mean the differ...

I spent the day at montgomery county police department where crews say they are ready to protect and serve no matter what. [sirens] rob: alarming trend in harassment targeting police, video emerging of nypd officers being taunted, some doused with water, one even hit with a bucket while making an arrest. it comes amid public perception of the police reaching all-time low, gallup finds one-third of america have confidence in the police. >> it's a challenging time, you know, there are some things that have happened nationally that are not reflective of law enforcement as a profession and, yeah, ...

Suv illegally parked in a bus stop. when the officer is followed to the next violation, she lets jimmy justice know he's in a no-standing zone. >> ow! why you hitting me for? >> move away -- >> why are you hitting me? you have no permission to touch me. you just broke a law. you broke the law. you assaulted me. >> as quickly as she arrives, the parking enforcement officer moves on. again, no charges are filed. it's all just a typical day on the streets for a video vigilante. >> i've been assaulted, spit at, i've been pushed. i've had cameras broken. i've been threatened with arrest. i've been ...