You didn't happen to work for the Queensland coppers in the 1980s did you?
You must not confuse the fact that he flew PIGs (on fish freight runs once or twice), that his boots do appear awfully big at times that he could down gallons of Kilkenny ale standing in his 'front office' and that he talks out of the side of his mouth with any insinuation or conclusion that he worked for any constabulary anywhere anytime.