Well, I've never been pro-WoD, because I've always seen it as insanely destructive and counter-productive to its stated ends. What i find to be funny is that I'm a lot more peace officer friendly now than I used to be. Note, there is a distinct difference between a "peace officer" and a "law enforcement officer". While they both wear badges, they are completely different animals. I actually like most of the cops in the immediate town where I live. I know most of them, and am friends with the chief who goes to the same church I do. I can tell you that the tenor of the department comes directly from the chief. He's all about the community, and how they can be of service to it. We've had officers that were more interested in writing tickets than anything else, and if they can't take direction from above they are encouraged to find employment with any of the other departments in our area that are satisfied with being largely tax collectors for the police state.
They must, though be bound by the law, and recognise that our rights as free citizens are of primary importance, and must be respected. Any "LEO" who does not respect me and my rights as a citizen is an enemy of the people in my not so very humble opinion, and don't deserve slack or respect.
Indeed, there is. The blurring of the distinction between the roles has worked to the great detriment of both.