[Nitro]

The sidearm, the automatic pistol worn in that open holster on the policeman's hip, is there to protect the ones who think to attack him. "But surely," you would argue patiently, "..you've got that a bit backwards"

First, police officers do not call it a sidearm, military officers do.

I live in NYC and cops around here call it as a last resort.

Actually I live in Brooklyn and we have the best cops 68 Pct. and the best firemen, Rescue 2!

I love America, but I feel safe in Brooklyn, New York!!

[pickrell]

"...First, police officers do not call it a sidearm, military officers do. I live in NYC and cops around here call it as a last resort..."

I've never served as a police office, only in the military, so I am biased in my jargon by previous life experiences. I am sure that you are correct as to what terminology the police use. I am guessing that policemen everywhere in America call it a "last resort", and I am delighted that Brooklyn has citizens who will testify to the professionalism of their police forces. We perhaps could use more of that sort of thing. Thanks for the reply.