Law enforcement is an agency of the state, so of course it is they that must be held publicly accountable and guilty until proven innocent.
To do otherwise is why our country is so screwed right now; people have way to much trust in the State (slowly waning, however).
And, with all of the instances of police abuse, lying, and criminality amongst their ranks that are covered-up, ignored, and, in some cases, defended it is best to not trust the state and its agents
