Badge of Betrayal
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Podcast Overview
<p>A senior cop. Decades of rumours. A trail of victim-survivors, buried complaints, and a police culture that looked the other way. Badge of Betrayal blows open the true story of Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds, the high-ranking Tasmanian officer who rose through the force while dark allegations swirled behind him. </p> <p>From the producers who brought you Our Little Edey, this series follows the threads others left untouched. As the walls close in, new leads emerge, connections surface, and the line between institutional failure and deliberate protection becomes disturbingly blurred. </p> <p>With whistleblowers breaking ranks, insiders exposing cover-ups, and victim-survivors finally being heard, Badge of Betrayal reveals how a man trusted with power was able to hide in plain sight for decades.</p> <p><strong>If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your buisness in any one of our shows, book a free call <a href="https://simple-promise.replit.app/">here </a></strong></p>
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
A Predator on the Walk Home
<p><strong></strong>A 12-year-old girl says she reported what happened on her walk home, but years later, she still wonders why nothing seemed to happen next. And Jacqui Lambie calls for an independent body to hold Tasmania Police to account; the same question keeps coming up: who investigates the investigators?<br><br></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
June 30, 2026
Badge of Betrayal: The Inquiry Info — And a New Name Emerges
<p>Following the announcement of a Tasmanian parliamentary inquiry into police responses to allegations of officer misconduct, child sexual abuse and family violence, this episode explains what the inquiry means for victim survivors, witnesses and anyone considering making a submission. It breaks down how submissions work, what confidentiality means, and what happens if someone is asked to give evidence.</p> <p>The episode also returns to a Right to Information disclosure linked to the Weiss Review, revealing that a deceased former Tasmania Police officer, <strong>who </strong>has been identified in relation to allegations of sexual abuse from the 1970s and 1980s.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like the register your interest in making a submission you can do it at <a href="mailto:policeinquiry@parliament.tas.gov.au">policeinquiry@parliament.tas.gov.au</a> </p> <p>For more details click <a href="https://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/committees/house-of-assembly/standing-committees/government-administration-committee-b/inquiries/inquiry-into-tasmania-police-responses-to-allegations-of-officer-misconduct">here</a></p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
June 24, 2026
Breaking News - From Tasmania
<p>In breaking news from Tasmania, parliament has announced an <strong data-start="55" data-end="134">I</strong>nquiry into Tasmania Police responses to allegations of officer misconduct. It will look at </p> <ol data-start="416" data-end="951" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> <li data-section-id="j14fos" data-start="416" data-end="605">The adequacy of systems, processes and oversight arrangements for responding to allegations of serious misconduct within Tasmania Police, including sexual misconduct and family violence;</li> <li data-section-id="1p5m5td" data-start="607" data-end="693">The culture of Tasmania Police in relation to matters or allegations of misconduct;</li> <li data-section-id="m31sni" data-start="695" data-end="920">The response from Tasmania Police and the Tasmanian Government to the Paul Reynolds matter including the limited scope of inquiry into his conduct prior to the Weiss Review, and the decision to hold a police funeral; and</li> <li data-section-id="1kn0oar" data-start="922" data-end="951" data-is-last-node="">Any other related matters.</li> </ol><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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<p>A senior cop. Decades of rumours. A trail of victim-survivors, buried complaints, and a police culture that looked the other way. Badge of Betrayal blows open the true story of Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds, the high-ranking Tasmanian officer who rose through the force while dark allegations swirled behind him. </p> <p>From the producers who brought you Our Little Edey, this series follows the threads others left untouched. As the walls close in, new leads emerge, connections surface, and the line between institutional failure and deliberate protection becomes disturbingly blurred. </p> <p>With whistleblowers breaking ranks, insiders exposing cover-ups, and victim-survivors finally being heard, Badge of Betrayal reveals how a man trusted with power was able to hide in plain sight for decades.</p> <p><strong>If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your buisness in any one of our shows, book a free call <a href="https://simple-promise.replit.app/">here </a></strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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