Ther Evan Bray Show - Lance Valcour - August 21st, 2025

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Mental health and the police force aren't always topics that go together, but one former cop is trying to change this. Lance Valcour, author, independent consultant, strategic adviser, marketing technologist and former Ottawa Police Service officer, joins Evan to discuss his new book, If They Only Knew: A Cop's Journey with Addiction and Mental Health. He shares not only his darkest stories of recovery, but also hopes to inspire other first responders who might be struggling in silence.
21 Aug 2025 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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