I’m sure some cops somewhere still do that, but I can’t remember the last time I saw a uniformed patrol officer not using some kind of retention holster. Even the old fashion leather holsters had thumbsnaps every time I’ve seen them for the kind of role.
Most are actually just two pieces of leather with an optimistic outline of a pistol stamped into one side. No special devices at all.
I’m sure some cops somewhere still do that, but I can’t remember the last time I saw a uniformed patrol officer not using some kind of retention holster. Even the old fashion leather holsters had thumbsnaps every time I’ve seen them for the kind of role.