John Carnochan

JOHN CRANOCHAN spent 39 years as a cop, a career that shaped him into both an optimistic cynic and a man of quiet wisdom. During his decades in law enforcement, John saw humanity in all its complexity—encountering people at their worst, in moments of desperation, cruelty and loss, as well as at their best, displaying resilience, kindness and the ability to change. This duality taught him to appreciate the good in people while never fully letting his guard down. He’s the kind of man who knows that life is unpredictable, but he tries to meet it with humour, pragmatism and a deep sense of personal responsibility. John believes in people, but he’s wary of those who take themselves too seriously, those who lack the humility to admit their flaws.

Married to the same woman for 39 years, together, they raised two daughters who are now grown, each navigating their own lives.