>No clue why anyone thinks names "mean" something.

Because they do. The redditor you responded to literally gave you the meaning for a name. The vast majority of names are based on words that have meaning. They're not made up words that just sounded good with no meaning behind them.

The UK police are not militarised and are actually underfunded. They're also required to use bodyworn video and in the UK the police aren't allowed to lie like they are in the US. In fact, several of the officers being charged are being charged for dishonesty. The UK police still need improving, hence the ones being charged, but you can't apply American issues to Britiain.