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I don't think the OP over reacted at all. The logical, analytical, and reserved part of my brain says that "As long as its a modern firearm in good repair carried inside of a quality holster the everything will be alright. The safety side of my brain says: "We have four rules of gun safety. As long as you follow just one of them you will never kill anyone neglegently. However when you break one rule the possibility of breaking the others goes up as does the chance of something bad happening." Then the Logical and analytical portion says: "Your right and how do we know the pistol is in good repair and the holster is a quality rig?" The safety side then says:" Yes, also what if he feels the need to draw the weapon? Will his finger be on the trigger as soon as he can get it there?" Then the Logical/Analytical portion says "If that happens do you know that thing is pointed?" and the safety side replies with "Exactly."

LEOs tend to be poorly trained in regards to firearms, and "familiarity breeds complacency" so they tend to get complacent around firearms. I have seen on duty officers remove their weapon from their holster, aim it at another officer and point to a spot on the firearm while their finger is on the trigger and say "I think thats rust, what do you think I should do about it?" I nearly got into a shouting match at a gun store with an officer who thought it was funny to point a pistol he was checking out at the clerk so he could see the factory laser in action, and he is a gun guy.