Just a general caution, clearly not relevant in your case, but you would be amazed (or maybe not) at what some people carry or wear (jewelry, expensive watches etc.) I've had my car broken into twice, once in NYC in a commercial parking lot and DW was pepper sprayed and robbed on the street in Hollywood. We never carry anything in public that we aren't ready to lose.

Your brother was the cop--wow, I hope no offense was taken; you and he have my apologies in any case.