- “Oi! What's the meaning of this? What are you ruffians doing?”
- ―Policeman
The Policeman is a minor character from the Disney Junior animated series, Jake and the Never Land Pirates. He is voiced by Loren Hoskins.
Personality[]
Since he is an officer of the law, the Policeman takes it very seriously and holds his job and duty in high regard. He does not tolerate those who break it and openly shows animosity to those he considers criminals. He sticks to following clues and evidence to uncover the truth behind an investigation. However, he can sometimes jump to conclusions such as when he believed Captain Hook lie that he was being pursued by a bunch of thieves, Jake and his friends. The Policeman refuses to look any further into the case or hear the other side of the story when Jake and his friends try to explain what happen, showing his stubbornness.
However, after Wendy denies that she and her friends were causing trouble and was merely trying to reclaim her book from Captain Hook, the Policeman scoffs at Wendy remark that Captain Hook isn't real and that he even reads the adventures of Peter Pan to his own children. It wasn't until Tinker Bell revealed herself to the Policeman, that he realizes Jake and his companions were telling the truth.
Role in the series[]
The Policeman makes his first appearance in the series in the episode special , "Battle for the Book". He is first seen patrolling the dock area around London when the Jolly Roger crashes down. The Cop notices Mr. Smee, Sharky, Bones, Cubby, Michael Darling and Nana then reprimands them for causing a ruckus, Smee, Sharky and Bones begin flee seeing the officer. Although Cubby attempts to explain to the Policeman what happen he is soon snatched up by Nana and a chase erupts through the streets of London. Later after the group collides with Captain Hook who is being pursued by Jake, Wendy,John and Tinker Bell. The Policeman finally had enough and demand what is going on, Hook soon lies to the policeman that he was being pursued by a bunch of thieves, seeing as Hook is the adult on the scene the policeman seems to believe him allowing the Hook and his crew to sneak off back to Never Land with the book. Wendy denies that they were causing trouble and was merely trying to reclaim her book from Captain Hook, the cop scoffs at Wendy remark that Captain Hook isn't real and as he rambles on he is soon shocked as Tinker Bell revealed herself. The Policeman soon believes the young heroes and eventually lets them go pursue Hook and his crew back to Never Land. Tinker Bell kisses the cop on the cheek as thanks, the cop blushes claiming his wife will not believe this. He is not seen again throughout the rest of the movie.
Printed material[]
The Policeman's only appearance in the printed media is the storybook adaption of Battle for the Book.
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Trivia[]
- The Policeman seems to know about Wendy's stories, claiming to read the adventure of Peter Pan to his own children. Though it is considered a major plot-hole, since Wendy, John and Michael were the only people to visit the island in the original Peter Pan film.
- While he is never mentioned throughout the special by name, he is credited as Bobby, which is how to refer to a British policeman.
- The emblem on the hat of the Policeman is the British Metropolitan Police Service.