Ivy Jensen - true crime inspired journalist & reviewer of 'The Policewoman'

Andrew 'Atto' Atkinson never wanted to go on leave, he loved Policing that much. Atto spent 16 of his 28yr career working at the Technical Surveillance Unit, watching & following our most dangerous criminals, creeping into their houses to install listening devices with him & his colleagues risking their lives at every job.

WARNING: In today's podcast we discuss issues around paedophilia, Justin is an expert when it comes to media - he's an author, broadcaster & journalist who works for outlets such as Herald Sun, ABC Radio, Channel 7 & sky news. He is like a dog with a bone when it comes to highlighting problems within our legal system & the number of 'soft' sentences given by our courts.. Justin relates a concerning situation with the CEO of a Basketball Club here in Victoria who managed to keep secret, his serious sex offending & the pathetic response when his offending was discovered. Justin shares his thoughts on other issues including character references, working with children legislation & what needs to be done to keep our children safe from paedophiles. You might need to take a long walk after listening to us!!

Craig Heslop is Chief Executive Officer & Board Member of Buddy Up Australia, an organisation who's mission is to ensure those who served their country or community are given the respect & support by the people who relied upon them. He was a member of New Zealand Police for many years where he thought outside the square when dealing with youth & organised crime figures & those who fall prey to the often smart & charasmatic 'recruiters'. Craig became frustrated with a legal system which he likened to a fishing trip - catching & releasing offenders, catching them again & releasing them again. His ideas proved successful but ultimately it was decided the money was more relevant elsewhere.

Dr Claire Pasvolsky has a PhD in Media & Communications in Screenwriting & did her thesis on Stalking. Today, Claire takes us through how she went from hearing a true-crime podcast whilst doing the dishes at home, to writing/producing & directing with her husband Steve, a documentary following the 27yr career of a Policewoman (yes folks, that's me!!) who's career ended abruptly after being diagnosed with PTSD. Claire has managed to tell this story with compassion & incredible insight whilst trying to navigate the fine line of how much detail she could reveal & re-tell without traumatising the audience. With a strong background in drama, she's managed to produce a compelling documentary that will take the audience on a rollercoaster of emotions & walk away with a rare insight into the reality of being a first responder.

Melissa had only ever wanted to be a Policewoman & joined virtually the minute she was old enough (18yr 6 months) & loved the fulfilment & satisfaction she gained from her work. And then one day, she recalls "my head broke" & she came crashing down, having no idea how mentally unwell she was. A hospital psych said one time, "You were only injured because you were brave" & it changed her whole mindset because until then, she'd felt she was 'weak' for becoming unwell. Mel's candid honesty about her multiple admissions to a psych hospital are refreshing to hear & how accepted & validated she felt on walking through those doors. An amazing woman...