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Badge of Betrayal

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About the show

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.  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.  Support Our Independent Storytelling on Patreon here  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.  If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your buisness in any one of our shows, book a free call here

Latest episodes

  • The Things He Couldn’t Say

    October 5, 2026 · 22 min

    This special episode is being released across both Our Little Edey and Badge of Betrayal, as new information intersects with both stories  the death of Eden Westbrook and wider questions surrounding Tasmania Police. A former Tasmania…

  • First Submissions Released - Special Episode

    September 17, 2026 · 16 min

    In this rush-release episode we delve into two submissions that were made public today in the government inquiry into Taspol.  The first is from the DPP, and the second is from Taspol. It poses some interesting questions. We also get…

  • Keys to Every Club Room

    February 3, 2026 · 25 min

    This episode exposes how youth sport and positions of authority were used as gateways to abuse in Tasmania for Reynolds and others.  Through the Weiss Review, survivor testimony, and a firsthand account from a former player, we examine…

  • The Briefing Note

    January 28, 2026 · 27 min

    In this episode, we examine how institutions respond when serious allegations emerge inside their own ranks. Drawing on Right to Information documents, parliamentary records and broadcast interviews, we trace the timeline that led to a…

  • Breaking The Silence

    January 18, 2026 · 41 min

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of alleged child sexual abuse and institutional violence. Some content may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Support resources are listed in the show notes. In this episode…

  • Seven Referrals...but what now?

    January 14, 2026 · 22 min

    Seven referrals. Five known to police before 2024. Two still active. As insiders speak anonymously and integrity reforms are proposed, the question remains: does Tasmania need a Commission of Inquiry to uncover what still hasn’t been…

  • The Funeral Plans

    December 21, 2025 · 31 min

    In this episode, we examine how Paul Reynolds’ police honours funeral was approved. Through Right to Information documents, we look at how the decision was made, who was involved, and what was known at the time. The episode also returns…

  • The Money and the Lies

    December 14, 2025 · 23 min

    ****A content warning before we begin: this episode contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. Help is available below ******* In this episode, we uncover the hidden financial secrets of Paul…