I'm sure they would
Reynolds but the CAA won't allow it! They took Police Officers out the pilots seat ages ago. Why? Conflict of interests I believe! Police types let us fly, we'll let Police types Police & as a crew we'll keep the aircraft safe & catch nasty Mr Criminal!
On a lighter note......I know some police Observers who think they would! <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0"> . .*ducks*