Therein lies the rub; two sides to every situation depending on the point of view.
The difference being that LEO's can put a criminal in jail awaiting trial; while the criminal wants to stay free.
410 justifiable homicides by LEO performing their duties as sworn police officers. 50 LEO's feloniously killed while performing their sworn duties. Of the two, only one is a crime. As per the justice system.
I believe in a person's right to self-defense; just not while committing a crime. Doesn't matter who you are.
Nope, I'm not a LEO. Although many of my friends/family are in the profession.