Former North Bay Police officer wants public to better understand 'police life'

Former North Bay Police officer wants public to better understand 'police life'

George Couchie was disappointed when he read the reaction of many to a report that stated about 25 percent of the North Bay Police Service are on leave due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The social media comments section of this report was littered with comments like, ‘they knew what they were getting into,’ or ‘maybe the police should better vet their candidates.’