Welders, framers, mechanics and other folks with skills all get paid by people to do work outside of their regular weekly schedule and nobody throws a fit. Whats the difference besides wearing a badge?
The wardens are in state owned vehicles not their personal vehicle so that's a problem when doing their side work.
While enforcing State laws....guess they could drive their pov and if they need to do police work call another on duty gamie from a different area, reducing their ability to perform their job.
I don't get the backlash
Leo contract work has been a thing for decades.
Cities, county's and State.... Walmart, Mall's, Construction companies, Concert venues, HOAs....
If you don't agree with it maybe research the terms of the contract and see what the private entity is covering cost wise ...you might be surprised.