Nope, I just read the article. I would have thought they'd be particularly diligent about a journalist wearing the appropriate kit.....do they not do that for officers attached on a famil shift?
Skycops, season 2, episode 7, 'Under Pressure'.
"Revealing documentary series following Britain's helicopter police. Five young police officers take to the skies for the first time, but PC Xxxx hates flying."
I think this was the flight test part of the observer selection process.