I wasn't going to do this but have to ask, what you mean by law enforcement? Are you meaning they can take criminal charges out on people? In VA anyone can take out Misdemeanor charges, but Felonies are investigated and charged by law enforcement officers aka the police.
Are you asking...do I believe they should be respected by prisoners and the public as LE Officers are? The answer to that is absolutely! LE Officers are outside dodging bullets but Corrections Officers are inside dodging shanks.
In VA both attend training academies. Difference is LEO attend much longer training to educate them on the criminal codes.
Either position has me taking my hat to them for keeping us safe!!! |