Diane,
That's a terrible story, I hope today that can never happen , I can understand your reluctance to be caught out dressed.
We all know those cops were out of line but where do you go to prove the point ? They have the upper hand when you're in that compromising situation.
I would like to think UK police are more forgiving, but no one can say what the circumstances could be for it to happen anywhere, not all cops are good ones !!
As for your boss, I know what we would all like to call him , I bet it's a great relief you now work for yourself.
I know that's not all a bed of roses we need the money no matter what, I had to get to photograph my wedding bookings no matter what, sometimes with a sickness bug and even on one occasion with my arm in a plaster cast !