Behind the Badge

The compelling true story of an immigrant boy from Egypt who rose from cop on the beat to be
one of the most senior police in Australia and then an international investigator

As my father told me, evil may flourish but good men will always find a way to stand again. I
believe in justice … someone has to stand up for those who cannot defend themselves.
Someone has to show others the way forward.
From Egypt to Marrickville, from cop on the beat to undercover agent infiltrating international
crime gangs, FBI-qualified negotiator and UN investigator into political assassinations and
chemical weapons to assistant police commissioner – Nick Kaldas has faced down the world's
worst criminals. He was responsible for a number of high-profile murder investigations, including
the death of Samantha Knight, the murder of John Newman and the murders committed by Sef
Gonzales. Then, as Assistant NSW Police Commissioner, he was bugged by his colleague and
peer. All the while, he kept a diary … This is his story.