Artist's commentary
Cutting the Law
The official reason why the local police forces were unable to lend their hand against the Rocket crimewave. HM license is a serious commitment!
The connection between HMs and acquired badges is also another thing which got removed in Black/White, which is probably for the best as it never really made perfect sense why they could be taught but not immediately used. On the other hand, this strip is now obsolete. Oh well!