Detective Senior Sargeant Glenn Taylor returns to the Riverside Police Station after recuperating from a gunshot wound, and finds an old friend Detective Tom Foster, is a chief suspect, following a number of homosexual bashings and murders.
The investigations into the homosexual bashings take a more sinister turn for Tom Foster. Danni is worried about a young runaway girl who escapes while she is questioning her. Johnson and Valerie have an enjoyable and entertaining date but Johnson receives a severe blow to his pride the next day.
Taylor tells Tom Foster a few home truths, a father and son are reunited and Danni realises that the young runaway girl Kathy, is in much deeper trouble than she had previously thought. We meet McKenna's attractive estranged wife, Carol and Johnson reveals his double standards.
Taylor discovers that there is a price to pay for being a dedicated cop. Valerie is in trouble and Johnson reveals his particular brand of interrogation methods. Danni undertakes some undercover work for Johnson.
Taylor finds accusations of police brutality have been levelled at one of his men. Gayle takes advantage of her parent's absence, and Johnson has a problem in the aftermath of Valerie's bearing. For a time, it looks as if things are going to get better for McKenna romance-wise.
A case involving an unscrupulous Travel Agent is investigated. Carol McKenna gives Pamela a suggestion of an interesting panacea for her marriage ills and when Valerie applies for a new job she and Johnson have a terrible argument.
Johnson suffers a heavy loss at poker then finds he is being set up for blackmail. Gayle has more than she can handle at Vince's party while her mother entertains an ex-boyfriend at her father's beach house. Carol finds McKenna in a compromising situation.
There is a rapist/strangler on the loose in Riverside and the station is stretched to the limit. Meanwhile Taylor is having problems with a newspaper reporter. Valerie presses Johnson to make a commitment he's not completely happy about and Gayle takes some decisive action when her father forbids her to see Vince.
Taylor and Pamela are at their wits end trying to locate their runaway daughter. Gayle finds her get-away with Vince not as romantic as she thought. Danni finds herself facing the toughest moment in her career when she is confronted by the rapist/strangler.
Danni is faced with the possibility of a very serious charge. Meanwhile the detectives find themselves trying to unravel what at first appears to be a serious case of attempted abduction. With Gayle home safely, Pamela returns to consider her marital future and Johnson is thrown by an announcement from Valerie.
Danni faces further investigation as a result of the Stedman case. Johnson finds Valerie's mother is nothing like he expected her to be and Gayle turns her attention from boys to horses.
Taylor receives a tip-off that a retired Inspector of Police has a contract out on his life.
A politician friend of Eliot-Smith finds himself involved in blackmail which could destroy his career.09011978
A little old lady refuses to be evicted from her home and the Riverside uniformed police find themselves involved in a media stunt.
Investigations into a factory fire reveal more than just a case of arson. Johnson causes a stir at the station when he angrily confronts McKenna about missing Valerie's party. Taylor unknowingly treads on someone's toes.
A trio of frustrated protesters kidnap Valerie in an effort to get one of their own released.
The investigation into the murder of a popular local footballer uncovers other criminal activities.
An inspector from Scotland Yard arrives to escort a criminal back to the UK but their target proves to be elusive.
The police suspect that a young man who has been bashed knows more about the incident than he makes known. Valerie tries to adjust to life without Johnson. Pamela has an upsetting argument with her father and stands up for her husband.
Danni feels helpless with the protection the law can offer to Elaine. Pamela suffers from the aftermath of her argument with Eliot-Smith. Ronnie comes round to give Valerie the results of her big dance audition.
Constable Benjamin's girlfriend Jill is seriously injured as an innocent bystander in a bank robbery.
Benjamin waits anxiously for news of Jill. Nick Williamson turns up to take Gayle to the country club ball.
Taylor is told of a confidential plan to crack a multi-million dollar heroin racket.
One of the Riverside detectives is injured in a shoot out with criminals as they break up a heroin racket.
Johnson is enjoying himself in his new role as the suffering patient while Danni and Foster develop a warm and affectionate relationship.
The missing child is found under horrible circumstances. Gayle has found a new friend and confidante in Tracy. Johnson is still enjoying his convalescence at Valerie's expense and Danni is faced with a difficult decision.