Do you support the decision to allow St. Lawrence County probation officers to carry handguns for self-defense purposes?

Probation officers are already allowed to utilize body armor and pepper spray but the ability to carry handguns is a recent development that county officials have said is necessary given the ever evolving landscape of law enforcement and probations.  See story here. Do you support the decision to allow St. Lawrence County probation officers to carry handguns for self-defense purposes?