I was in fear for my safety
I was in fear of my safety is the excuse cops use when they’re too lazy to think and just want to punch someone.
He said he was in fear of his safety because I didn’t move fast enough. I was just trying to get to work.
She said she was in fear of her safety because I gave her a bad tip at the coffee shop.
The cop said he was in fear of his safety because I laughed at his mustache.