The founders were fond of militias.Joe Skeptical wrote:The frequent use (or misuse) of the word “militia” all over the media (radio, TV, newspapers, news websites etc) is a concern.
They were distrustful of professional bodies of armed men, such as standing armies. They probably wouldn't like the federal police agencies much either. Calling the Redcoats "police" wouldn't have changed the founders' views on the king's hired guns trying to enforce his gun control.