Originally Posted by yarpa
I think we have got one thing right down under. Police flying Police aircraft. Seems strange that you would have a civilian flying who knows nothing about Police work??!! Why not put civilians in Patrol cars as well. God forbid if they had to get their hands dirty and perform an arrest.
From a ad for police pilots in The Australian
"Note: Position involves security clearance which will involve fingerprinting, medical and psychological testing. The successful applicant will be required to become a sworn Victoria Police member. As such, the applicant will be required to fulfil all normal entry requirements for a Victoria Police member"
Sounds to me that its not so much Police flying Police aircraft but civilian pilots getting sworn in just so they can fly.