Veteran prison officer Steve Bergervoet reckons there's no one more trustworthy than a murderer, at least when it comes to inmates. During his three decades working in Victorian corrections, Steve focused on readying prisoners for release. This included getting prisoners to hand-rear injured birds of prey in a revolutionary program that taught hardened crims the value of loving and caring for something. According to Bergervoet, none of the participants ever offended again. 

On Guard is an eight-part podcast that uncovers what really goes on behind bars as former correctional officers share shocking secrets from the frontline of working with some of Australia’s most infamous criminals.

On Guard uncovers what really goes on behind bars as former correctional officers share secrets of Australia’s most infamous criminals.

Australia’s prisons are notoriously private — inmates are forbidden from talking to the outside world without permission, and officers are silenced by airtight contracts. On Guard — an eight-part podcast — uncovers what really goes on behind bars as former correctional officers share shocking secrets from the frontline of working with some of Australia’s most infamous criminals. These are the unsung heroes of the justice system, men and women who risk their lives daily -- often without thanks. Some of their stories are terrifying, others are haunting...and some are very, very funny.

<p>Australia&rsquo;s prisons are notoriously private &mdash; inmates are forbidden from talking to the outside world without permission, and officers are silenced by airtight contracts. On Guard &mdash; an eight-part podcast &mdash; uncovers what really goes on behind bars as former correctional officers share shocking secrets from the frontline of working with some of Australia&rsquo;s most infamous criminals. These are the unsung heroes of the justice system, men and women who risk their lives daily -- often without thanks. Some of their stories are terrifying, others are haunting...and some are very, very funny.</p>

On Guard — an eight-part podcast — uncovers what really goes on behind bars as former correctional officers share shocking secrets from the frontline of working with some of Australia’s most infamous criminals.

On Guard - Stories From Inside Australia's Toughest Prisons

Australia’s prisons are notoriously private — inmates are forbidden from talking to the outside world without permission, and officers are silenced by airtight contracts. On Guard — an eight-part podcast — uncovers what really goes on behind bars as former correctional officers share shocking secrets from the frontline of working with some of Australia’s most infamous criminals. These are the unsung heroes of the justice system, men and women who risk their lives daily -- often without thanks. Some of their stories are terrifying, others are haunting ... and some are very, very funny.