allie-Anne Huckstepp, a woman who became known for exposing police corruption in New South Wales in the 1980s. It details her early life, struggles with drug addiction, and her relationship with Warren Lanfranchi, whose death she publicly blamed on decorated police officer Roger Rogerson. The text highlights how Huckstepp's courageous whistleblowing made her a target and ultimately led to her own unsolved murder, while acknowledging a growing contemporary recognition of her significant role in bringing corruption to light.

Operation Lavender, conducted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), aimed to dismantle a sophisticated drug syndicate. The syndicate leaders, wary of traditional surveillance, frequently met in a public park in Melbourne. The AFP established an elaborate hidden listening post in Fawkner Park, utilising bugging devices, video cameras, and light intensifier cameras to capture the principals' conversations and actions. The operation culminated when the principals, Paltos, Karp, and Palmer, arrived from Sydney to coordinate a drug drop. Their discussions, recorded by the AFP, revealed details of the drug deal, payment disputes, and counter-surveillance measures they attempted. Ultimately, this evidence led to their arrest and subsequent guilty pleas, marking a significant victory for law enforcement.

Keli Lane was convicted in 2010 for the 1996 murder of her newborn, Tegan. The case is considered unusual because Lane, a champion water polo player, concealed multiple pregnancies and adoptions from those around her. The investigation began when authorities noticed a lack of records for Tegan, leading to an extensive search for the child and her alleged father. During the trial, Lane chose not to give evidence, and the prosecution argued her lies demonstrated a guilty conscience. Despite the disturbing nature of the case, psychiatric evaluations found no mental disorder in Lane, which makes the events even more perplexing. The police's early handling of the investigation was also questionable.