Some effects of police abuse are glaring, like riots and protests that spark after especially brutal beatings or killings. Social unrest leads to property damage, traumas and casualties that compound the negative effects on the nation. However, other effects are no less harmful, even if they aren’t as obvious. For example, the loss of trust in law enforcement leads to an uptick in gun sales, which in turn can lead to mass shootings. Social tension is divisive, and it exacerbates the pre-existing friction and leads to more conflicts.