Keeping Australia Safe

Keeping Australia Safe

If we could take a snapshot of what it takes to keep Aussies safe, how would it look? This series was shot over a single 48-hour period with privileged access to those entrusted with our national and personal security.

Documentary

Seasons

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2017-11-07

In Darwin, a judge decides the fate of a 20-year-old man charged under the NT's Mandatory Sentencing Laws. And at a South Australian jail, six cells are raided to crack a suspected drug ring.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2017-11-14

In Eucla, WA, a husband and wife police team patrol the border for drug runners and lead footers. And in Melbourne a young officer subjects himself to viewing child porn as he helps the team tackle paedophilia.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2017-11-21

In Kabul, an army private is on high alert for possible attack by rogue Afghan soldiers; In Australia, federal police show an age-progressed image of a missing boy to his dad; police in Perth comb the party precinct.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2017-11-28

In the Middle East, an RAAF Strike Fighter pilot flies into battle against ISIS; In Tasmania a mum visits Drug Court with her son; In Sydney Border Force's Counter Terrorism Unit allows cameras in for the first time.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2017-12-05

Australia's busiest remand centre goes into lockdown when inmates charged with terrorism offences are brought down from the cells. In Torres Strait, Border Force officers intercept a vessel approaching Australian waters.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2017-12-12

Former Olympian Damian Keogh is caught with cocaine during a police operation; we visit inmates at Long Bay Jail; a case worker tries to find accommodation for elderly women who've been thrown out of home by their kids.

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

2017-11-07

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

ITV Studios Australia

ITV Studios Australia