EXCLUSIVE: Detective Inspector Scott Beard’s New Cancer Diagnosis, Reflecting on Grace Millane Case

Scott Beard joined the police force when he was 19 years old. He is 64 now and still doing the job he loves as one of New Zealand’s most decorated and respected police officers.

This man has seen and done it all during his life of service. But it was his work during the Grace Millane missing persons and murder inquiry that was career defining.

This is part of the Scott Beard story.

We start with an update on his health.

Scott shares his reflections on policing in Auckland in the 1980s and some of the big career moments including the Springbok tour protests, the Queen Street riots and the Swedish backpacker’s homicide.

We have an in-depth discussion on the devastating Grace Millane case.

Then he answers your questions from Instagram, including his thoughts around the popular Netflix series, Adolescence and what parents can do to help keep their kids safe.

And so much more!

Scott Beard is as good as they come so this was a real honor. I loved this conversation, and I hope you do too.

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Chapters

00:00 Who is Scott Beard 09:04 Child Protection: A Lifelong Commitment 14:53 The Importance of Mental Health in Law Enforcement 26:55 Personal Reflections: A Life in Law Enforcement 48:46 Security at the Commonwealth Games 57:58 A Detective's Role Beyond the Badge 01:10:48 The Grace Millane Case 01:32:19 The Impact of Defense Strategies in Trials 01:37:55 The Emotional Toll of Trials on Families 01:49:36 Mental Health and Coping Mechanisms 01:58:38 Legacy and Community Impact