This is an old case, and the chap got caught out. There are a few people that I know of, lets say that have been a little more engergetic in there log book and are/ still flying now for the police / hems units.
This kind of thing used to wind me up, when I was battling along year after year trying to gain experience. If the units do not physically check these guys credentials then its there own problem.
When I have guys apply, I start calling people to find out exactly there background and the time they were there.
It's a small industry and everyone is linked in with everyone along their career path.
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