Ex-Mesa cop, Brock Bevell, once hooked on painkillers from a line-of-duty injury, has earned recognition for his work in aiding those battling addiction, as reported by Arizona's Family. Transitioning from a police officer to a savior of the streets, Bevell now heads Victory Recovery, where he labors daily to put men and women seeking freedom from addiction on a path to recovery and employment. Bevell's commitment includes distributing life-saving Narcan in his community, and Arizona's Family noted he helped prevent at least 22 drug overdoses in January.
In an unexpected turn during a supposed routine media engagement, Bevell was recently honored by the Surprise Squad with a check for $5,000, sponsored by Valley Toyota Dealers. He was under the impression they were just there to cover his story, before being handed the enveloping containing the award. "Man, that's cool. Thank you so much. That's a good surprise," Bevell responded with gratitude. The former cop asserts he will use the money for positive purposes, though he wasn't immediately sure what those might be.
After being seriously injured while trying to arrest a suspect, Bevell became addicted to the opiates meant to quell his pain, according to Hoodline. It wasn’t until after a taxing journey to sobriety that included seven days on his bathroom floor, he stood up with a new mission. "When I walked out of that bathroom, I made a commitment. You're now sober. Now you've got to help people out," Bevell shared his transformative moment.
The Victory Recovery initiative extends beyond the local community outreach, providing a range of therapeutic services including individual counseling, group therapy, and various recreational activities. Handling these programs are the Victory Foundation that accepts donations to assist those who can't afford treatment. "Together, let's rewrite stories of despair into stories of triumph," the foundation's message of optimism rings clear. Additionally, Bevell has joined forces with NFL's Max Hall and Coach Blu Robinson in the "Agents of Recovery Podcast," discussing strategies for overcoming addiction and relational hurdles, Hoodline reported.
