"but they're not much different from the average policeman one meets during a traffic stop."

Is that cop going through your trunk or asking you questions as you are guilty of a crime? I don't think it is even close to that.

I don't like the idea that they think theygot more power than the state police.
They are not paid by the state or tax dollars.If I start an organization can I do what I want without tax payers dollars being involved, Or would I been fined and trhown in jail? Like tresspass on peoples property or have a road check or rummage through your car without a warrant or your shed on your property.