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An American as Australian Law Enfrorcement?


Ok, the other thread got smothered by Danica's boobs, so I'll try the fresh approach.

Why would an American be employed as a law enforcement officer (ranger) in Australia? Was this explained at any point? It would be like an Aussie showing up at Yellowstone and saying "Hire me and give me a gun." Not likely.

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DO you mean the woman or Scott Mc Neil? Confised by your question.

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The Danica McKellar character.

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She's not law enforcement officer, she's a park ranger. She gives tours to tourists and tells them stories. The character said she was a graduate student who did her dissertation on Australian Aboriginal mythology. Did you even watch the movie?

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I did indeed watch the movie. Could have sworn she and the other "rangers" were armed and enforcing the law. I'll take another look. As for train7337's comment below re: an Aussie (or Kiwi or other foreigner) working as LE in the U.S. - are we talking about an immigrant, an exchange program, something else? I know of no (major) law enforcement agency that is going to hire a foreign citizen as a line officer. What are the details on the 60 Minutes piece?

Update - Screened the relevant section, lo and behold - three armed "rangers" are enforcing the law vis a vis the jumpers (i.e. arresting them) and Danica pulls a...wait for it....wait for it.....handgun as part of the process! So much for being just a storytelling guide. I should ask if you watched the movie, but that would be rude. Maybe I saw the "unrated" cut...naaah.

I did note when Danica indicated that she was from the U.S. (During the discussion about the TD's bite - what I call the "Can't you see my boobs are colossally bigger than yours as I thrust them into your face" exchange with the Australian girl.)

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Funny you should say that. There is an aussie working as a cop in the US who was on 60 minutes last night. So not so far fetched.

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Exactly if you have a good resume or great one which could include graduating from A ivy league school or the University of Stanford a person can get hired in another country for a tough job.

When I say a tough job meaning not easily hired compared to Mcdonalds, Burger King, and any other fast food reseraunts.

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