Ep 6. Under Pressure
- February 5, 1997
- 45 min
In Blue Heelers season 4 episode 6, titled "Under Pressure," the police force of Mount Thomas is thrown into chaos as a dangerous criminal escapes from custody while being transported in a prison van. The prisoner, named Shane Fielding, is a notorious drug lord who had been arrested after a lengthy police chase and investigation.
Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon and his team are tasked with finding and apprehending the escaped criminal before he causes any harm. However, tensions are high as the media is all over the situation, putting added pressure on the police department to catch the criminal quickly.
As the search for Shane Fielding becomes more urgent, the Blue Heelers begin to receive tips and leads from various sources. However, not all sources can be trusted, and the team must separate fact from fiction to get closer to their target.
Meanwhile, Constable Maggie Doyle is assigned to investigate a suspicious death in the town. As she delves deeper into the case, she finds that the death may be related to the escape of Shane Fielding.
The episode showcases the dangers and challenges that the police force faces in their line of work, especially when pursuing dangerous criminals who are determined to evade the law. It also highlights the pressures that the police officers undergo while trying to maintain law and order in the community.
"Under Pressure" is a tense and thrilling episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they follow the Blue Heelers in their pursuit of a dangerous criminal. With excellent acting and engaging storytelling, it demonstrates the resilience and bravery of our law enforcement officers in the face of adversity.