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Devin Cole is a retired Police Officer, First Responder Wellness Advocate, and Public Speaker.  He discusses his career which spanned over 30 years and  included roles in patrol, gang enforcement, community outreach for addiction programs, K9 officer, and attachment to the departments SWAT team.   Davin explains how he suffered an on duty injury, how that injury led him to develop an addiction to opiates, how that addiction impacted his personal life, his family, and ultimately ended his career when he robbed a pharmacy to maintain his addiction.   He then goes on to explain his journey to recover, the lessons he has learned, and what he does to advocate for other first responders.