Blacked Out for Days – The Hidden Cost of Policing | Zane McCormack

Zane McCormack knows what it means to hit breaking point.Raised in New Zealand, Zane moved to the UK to play rugby before joining the UK Police. For years he faced the relentless strain of frontline policing — trauma, stress, and pressure few outside the uniform ever see.Eventually, it caught up with him. Zane suffered a severe health crash, blacking out for days at a time and losing all memory of what happened. What he now understands as burnout almost cost him everything.In this conversation, Zane talks openly about:The hidden mental health toll of policingThe experience of saving someone’s life, only to later question his ownHow constant stress and public criticism push officers to the edgeHis journey back to health and life after serviceToday, Zane has turned his pain into purpose. He is now a Burnout Prevention Coach, helping others recognise the signs, prevent collapse, and rebuild resilience.This is a story about service, sacrifice, and the silent battles behind the badge.