Warts & All - Ginette McDonald Probes the Police

Television (Full Length Episode) – 2001

In this light-hearted documentary, actor, director and presenter Ginette McDonald sees if she's got what it takes to join their ranks of the New Zealand Police. Ginette stumbles through the physical competency test, riot and gun training and more. Along the way, she rubs elbows with the constables, sergeants, and inspectors who keep the force running smoothly. She also hits the streets to see the officers in action, trying her hand at wielding a speed gun with the traffic police, tagging along on a drugs bust, and attempting to keep pace with a determined police dog on a scent chase.

When you see a police car do you feel vaguely guilty or reassured that the boys in blue are doing their stuff. Or do you think that policemen, like hairdressers and doctors, are getting younger every day?
– Ginette Mcdonald introduces this documentary