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 that was career defining.Some of the things we talk about include 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.An in-depth discussion on the devastating Grace Millane case. 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 moreScott Beard is as good as they come so this was a real honor. I loved this conversation, and I hope you do too.***** Thanks so much to the incredible team at Generate Kiwisaver for sponsoring this episode.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns. I switched my retirement savings over 18 months ago and my only regret is not doing it sooner! I know what your thinking- they sponsor the podcast so I am supposed to say that, but the returns don’t lie, and you can see them for yourself on their website.The reality is the choices you make today will shape the retirement you’ll have tomorrow.Start planning now—Book a chat with an adviser at https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement head to their website. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.