On the supposition that the Ha'aretz story is accurate - not always guaranteed (http://www.camera.org/index.asp?x_context=2&x_outlet=55&x_article=2174) then are these crazy too?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15528346

http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/30270/gwent-police-seek-teenage...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_cadets_in_the_United_Kingdom

I suggest the craziness is all in Armbach's tiny mind - poor dear.