CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains confronting and graphic descriptions of alleged child sexual abuse and sexual assault, including allegations involving a child, grooming, coercion and abuse by a person in a position of authority. It also contains discussion of suicide and police misconduct. Some listeners may find this episode extremely distressing. Please take care while listening and skip this episode if these subjects may be harmful or triggering for you.

Another serving Tasmanian police officer has come forward after listening to Badge of Betrayal.

Still wearing the badge today, he has asked us to protect his identity because he fears professional repercussions for speaking out. He tells us about the police academy instructor he once admired, behaviour he says he later witnessed, and the question that has stayed with him for more than 20 years: if Tasmania Police already knew of allegations or concerns, why was this officer ever placed in a position of authority over young recruits?

Our source has also provided information about separate allegations of misconduct involving other members of Tasmania Police. Those allegations are not connected to Paul Reynolds and, at this stage, have not all been independently verified. But they raise a broader question that has followed this investigation from the beginning: when serious allegations are made against police officers, who holds the police to account — and how does the public know that accountability has actually occurred?

Then, we return to a case first uncovered through documents obtained under Right to Information laws: former Tasmanian police officer Rex Klein. We can now reveal the disturbing allegations made against Klein by a woman who says the abuse began when she was just eight years old. 

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A Parliamentary Inquiry has now been established into Tasmania Police's responses to allegations of officer misconduct, including the handling of the Paul Reynolds matter.

The Committee is inviting submissions from members of the public, current and former police officers, victims, witnesses and anyone with information relevant to the inquiry. Submissions close on 4 September 2026.

For more information or to make a submission, visit:

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

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains confronting and graphic descriptions of alleged child sexual abuse and sexual assault, including allegations involving a child, grooming, coercion and abuse by a person in a position of authority. It also contains discussion of suicide and police misconduct. Some listeners may find this episode extremely distressing. Please take care while listening and skip this episode if these subjects may be harmful or triggering for you.
Another serving Tasmanian police officer has come forward after listening to Badge of Betrayal.
Still wearing the badge today, he has asked us to protect his identity because he fears professional repercussions for speaking out. He tells us about the police academy instructor he once admired, behaviour he says he later witnessed, and the question that has stayed with him for more than 20 years: if Tasmania Police already knew of allegations or concerns, why was this officer ever placed in a position of authority over young recruits?
Our source has also provided information about separate allegations of misconduct involving other members of Tasmania Police. Those allegations are not connected to Paul Reynolds and, at this stage, have not all been independently verified. But they raise a broader question that has followed this investigation from the beginning: when serious allegations are made against police officers, who holds the police to account &mdash; and how does the public know that accountability has actually occurred?
Then, we return to a case first uncovered through documents obtained under Right to Information laws: former Tasmanian police officer Rex Klein.&nbsp;We can now reveal the disturbing allegations made against Klein by a woman who says the abuse began when she was just eight years old.&nbsp;
Support Our Independent Storytelling on Patreon&nbsp;<a href="https://patreon.com/podshapetruecrime?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink">here&nbsp;</a>
A Parliamentary Inquiry has now been established into&nbsp;Tasmania Police's responses to allegations of officer misconduct, including the handling of the Paul Reynolds matter.
The Committee is inviting submissions from members of the public, current and former police officers, victims, witnesses and anyone with information relevant to the inquiry.&nbsp;Submissions close on 4 September 2026.
For more information or to make a submission, visit:
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SUPPORT
If this episode raises issues for you or someone you know, support is available.
1800RESPECT is Australia's national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732. Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (<a href="https://1800respect.org.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">1800RESPECT</a>)
For crisis support, contact Lifeline on <a href="tel:+61131114?oai_link_source=model_response_hotline">13 11 14</a> or text <a href="sms:+61477131114?oai_link_source=model_response_hotline">0477 13 11 14</a>. Lifeline is available 24/7.
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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  

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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Support Our Independent Storytelling on Patreon <a href="https://patreon.com/podshapetruecrime?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink">here&nbsp;</a>
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.&nbsp;
If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your buisness in any one of our shows, book a free call&nbsp;<a href="https://simple-promise.replit.app/">here&nbsp; </a>

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.

Badge of Betrayal

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. 

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. 

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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;

Another Serving Officer Speaks Out

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/7cc6a644-b019-471b-a591-b4aa00871fe1/transcript