small error in the story. we have no peace officers anymore. they are all law enforcement officers now. those that have in the past, experienced both, know of the tangible difference.
Isn't that the truth! Today's LEOs are all about control and domination - "peace officer"? What is that???
Actually in New York, Peace Officer is a thing. And it’s a different thing than a Police Officer. Peace Officers are statutorily covered in a different set of laws than Peace Officers, and they include everyone from Fire Marshals to Constables to Park Rangers to Humane Officers.
Their ability to carry firearms is specifically covered statutorily for each category of Peace Officer, though they can get a permit and carry regardless, though it is New York so good luck with that.
The officer that was killed was not a Peace Officer in NY. He was a Police Officer.