A mothers worst nightmare comes true, as her daughter is murdered. She is found by her friend, as the investigation continues emotions run high as the truth will be revealed in a shocking manner.
Nina is found dead and Maxine is convinced the ex-husband is to blame. As a result she relapses, jeopardising the crisis centre and her personal relationships.
A young man is found naked chained to the train tracks and Charlie suspects he is a victim of workplace bullying. New detective Ellen Douglas attracts plenty of attention in the squad and experiences some harassment of her own.
Recovering from the shooting, Maxine questions her future at the crisis centre. Kim is under investigation from internal affairs which reveals a link to the bikie gang responsible for the massacre.
Bill McCoy rejoins the police force, tasked with cleaning up the detective squad, and immediately puts a few noses out of joint. Maxine Summers also makes enemies whilst attempting to support local sex workers.
Maxine discovers her husband is having an affair but he promises to end it. The detectives investigate the gang rape of a sex worker and the son of a politician making headlines for his tough stance on prostitution appears to be involved.
A teenager accuses her father of sexual abuse but Maxine starts to have doubts after learning of the unconventional methods of the girl's therapist. Meanwhile the sexual harassment of Kim by her colleague escalates.
A ram-raid on a clothes store by a group of homeless teenagers results in a high-speed police chase. Two officers end up dead but the teenagers escape.