It's a bad day for all concerned when a gunman holds Chris and Adam hostage at the pub, and Tom is shot while acting as a mediator. When Investigators probe allegations of corruption among the Heelers, tempers fray.

Pro-active policing is required when a local schoolgirl becomes the victim of harassment by her classmates after she has an abortion. A gang of vicious bullies plague the local school, targetting one defenceless young girl in particular—prompting action from the Mount Thomas officers who vow to stamp out the problem for good.

The Mount Thomas officers learn a well-known local trouble-maker has been given an early release from prison and batten down the hatches in anticipation of fresh mayhem. A criminal's wife agrees to help the police, who can't protect her.

The Kennys rough-up Wayne, he is forced to fight for his career and reputation when Kate charges him with sexual harassment.

Maggie enlists the help of an old ally to get to the truth behind the allegations hanging over PJ. PJ gets suspended after large amounts of money was found in his house. It is up to Maggie to clear his name and to prove that he was setup.

Everything seems to be coming together for Wayne when he finds friendship with Sal D'Angelo and his son Tony. After restoring an old motorbike in Sal's garage Wayne's thrilled to learn that the bike is worth thousands of dollars.

It is the annual police Christmas party and all goes well until Gina is raped and after Adam slept with her his brother is the main suspect. The only witness is Clancy, a mentally disabled man.

The Mount Thomas police are still trying to find Gina's rapist, and after Adam's brother is cleared the next suspect is a man who works for Chris. The police decide to set up the rapist by using Maggie as the bait, but will PJ and the others save her in time after the plan is called off? PJ and Maggie share their first official kiss.