In this episode, Marge takes a job as a police officer, thus moving out of the traditionally feminized domestic space of the home and into the traditionally masculinized public space of the law. At the onset of the episode, we see that downtown Springfield is a crime-ridden area. As Homer and Marge leave a local theater, they stumble upon the petty thief Snake conducting a three-card-monte game on the sidewalk. Homer is naive enough to think he can win, but Snake quickly steals his money and runs off. In a sudden and very surprising move, Marge boldly gives chase; unfortunately, she pursues him into a blind alley, where he turns and pulls out a knife. Marge is initially fearful, but with a rush of adrenaline she grabs a trash can lid and defends