The era the “older folks” speak of, officers carried a revolver and a set of cuffs.. a walkie if they were lucky. Now officers are required to carry a multitude of “gizmos and gadgets” as you call them, to potentially mitigate dangerous situations without incurring additional civil and criminal liability. Add ballistic protection and it’s not comfortable or appealing. As TG said.. that type of dress is typically reserved for specific “operations” or to alleviate the health concerns of carrying 25lbs. of gear on your hips for 12-14 hours at a time. Strictly judging how much respect to have for someone based on their appearance is ignorant.
“Get out among the mountains and trees, friend, as soon as you can. They will do more for you than either man or woman could.” Theodore Roosevelt to John Muir after his wife's passing in 1905.
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