Unfortunately, I've known a couple of cops on my department__who actually said there's no situations where they'd shoot some one!

Well that's less than reassuring. I hope you told them so.

I used to carry a .380 and defended the caliber at great length but not because I liked the round, but because I liked the weapon itself. That was not a good reason and I no longer have that weapon nor do I defend the round for self defense.

My minimum defensive caliber now is .38 Special.