Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story

In this explosive episode of Badge of Betrayal, a former Tasmania Police officer who worked alongside Reynolds speaks publicly about the culture they witnessed firsthand. They describe allegations of bullying, intimidation and a workplace where many were too afraid to speak up.
The former officer also shares why they believe Reynolds was treated differently to others, raising serious questions about whether he was a protected figure within the organisation and how that may have influenced accountability.
This is a confronting firsthand account that sheds new light on the culture surrounding one of Tasmania Police's most controversial figures—and asks whether the system failed those who tried to challenge it.
Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by interviewees are their own. Allegations discussed are presented as claims and opinions unless otherwise established by evidence or official findings.
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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In breaking news from Tasmania, parliament has announced an Inquiry into Tasmania Police responses to allegations of officer misconduct. It will look at
The adequacy of systems, processes and oversight arrangements for responding to allegations of serious misconduct within Tasmania Police, including sexual misconduct and family violence;
The culture of Tasmania Police in relation to matters or allegations of misconduct;
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
Any other related matters.
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****Content Warning:****This episode discusses alleged child sexual abuse and includes some graphic descriptions drawn from official Commission evidence. The content may be triggering or distressing. We encourage listeners to prioritise their well-being and pause or skip this episode if needed.
This isn’t hindsight. It’s a timeline.
In Episode 14, we go back inside the Ashley Youth Detention Centre and lay out the documented overlap appointments, movements, and professional relationships that now sit beside sworn Commission evidence.
As RTI requests unfold and more insiders come forward, this investigation keeps widening.
Because sometimes the most important question isn’t what happened.
It’s who knew and when.
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In the this fast tracked new episode, On Thursday Feb 12th - The Greens have called for a Parliamentary Inquiry into theReynolds matter after fresh information from the Badge of Betrayal podcast.

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In this episode a second current serving police officer comes forward. They attended Reynolds funeral and have their own experience inside Taspol.
We also explore the links between Reynolds, James Griffin and the U-turn program that ran between 2003- 2013 in Tasmania.
For clarity Mission Australia delivered the U Turn program as a contracted provider within a government-led youth justice initiative. The allegations discussed in this episode relate to former police officers and individuals, not Mission Australia or its staff. Mission Australia did not employ Paul Reynolds and had no role in supervising his conduct.
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