...in which case (the panic), this person was likely not qualified in countenance to be a peace officer.

I was pulled over once by three cops in full protected gear... I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.. they had just gotten a report of shots fired...
They had guns drawn, and were a bit on edge it seemed... I got out of the car and one held me as they searched my car, then gave the nod and drove off....
There was no apology... but no panic either..