Back in the 1970's we carried nickel Model 10's (4"), 12 round drop pouch, mace, peerless handcuffs and a nightstick. Also Motorola radios. No slapjacks, saps allowed. Carried the nightstick between the seat and door jamb. Regulations required we have it with us when out of the car or walking a beat. Ours had a rubber grommet that kept it in the ring on our duty belt. Carried a couple of flexi-cuffs inside our hats. Most officers carried a Kel Light or Mag Light if they could afford one. No rechargeables back then. Spent a lot of money on dura cells batteries. I still have my "C" cell Kel Light. Liked it as it would fit in back pocket - I believe it is a 3 cell model.

Pepper spray, collapsible batons (asp), tasers, came later.