Originally Posted by
Always Flyin
No. An assault is basically a swing and a miss--not an "I oughta . . .".
I gave you the LEGAL definition of an assault.
And, yes, I am a lawyer.
A Google
Esq search returns:
Verbal assault usually involves threatening physical violence on someone, although sometimes yelling or aggressively using words to offend or attack someone can constitute verbal assault. The threats must be something the assailant is capable of carrying out, and which cause fear of imminent danger to the victim.
Doesn't sound like OP felt in "fear of imminent danger", but the behaviour was inappropriate, especially when in uniform. Appropriate to report the situation, let someone else determine what action needs to be taken.