In my case, it applies to police across the board. Of course, the standard of proof is supposed to be proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, even if that doesn't always happen in the real world.

Not looking to debate, just don’t want to assume.

I would look for corroboration before I'd be inclined to believe anything a police officer says.

And just so that we're clear, I did not say I would not believe anything a police officer said, ever. But I would require corroboration first.