I disagree to an extent, my edcarrying of my leatherman has saved the taxpayers thousands in saved pounds... When I see a problem at work, I fix it if I can rather than call out a chippy/plumber/locksmith/etc
And our laws and on occasion our police are a joke. My multitool is just that, it is not a weapon.
If I wanted to stab someone, I'd get a. Pack of 6 knives from Poundland and then ditch it in the river.... Not use a £100 multitool that's carried in a £20 aftermarket leather belt sheath.
I have a professional requirement to know my job inside out.... The police should know PACE and every other aspect of criminal and civil law they are there to uphold.
The police are not there to interpret laws and apply them according to individual moral belief or the whim of the day........
That's what we pay senile 75yo judges to do.......