"Â, As for his relationship with the governor? I love the fact that I have opportunities to thrive as a leader and to resonate with people. (Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press), What protesters told him. Sometimes, he speaks of himself in the third person. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. This photo is from September 11, 2001, with the towers behind him. “And we’re going to change the perception of law enforcement.”, Amy Diaz is a journalist hailing from St. Petersburg, FL. We didn't want violence.' They were scared as much as the police were. Swanson, the long-time under sheriff, has been the interim sheriff for the Genesee County department since the beginning of the year, when former Sheriff Robert Pickell retired. This year, Swanson said the jail took in 7,137 inmates compared to the 12,000 inmates it booked in 2019. "Law enforcement has to be held accountable. Swanson also shared statistics from the medic division.Â, He said the sheriff paramedics responded to 19,657 medical calls, and of those calls, they made 116 misdemeanor arrests, and 146 felony arrests. Because of this, there are 574 inmates in the jail now. ", Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson high fives a woman who called his name as he marches with protestors of police brutality and in memory of George Floyd on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Flint Township. Whoops! Used copies of "Tinman to Ironman: 26.2 Proven Ways to Crush Your Failures and Transform Your Life Today!" Are you going to arrest them? Since 2010, Chris has helped Genesee Christian School raise over $500,000 at our auction events! Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson joins protesters as they walk for George Floyd. He urged listeners who are or know someone struggling with addiction to go to any drugstore, no prescription needed, and get a Narcan kit which blocks the opiate and restores respiration and heart rate.Â. Duration: 05:19 6/1/2020. The fired 17-year deputy, Joe Boulton, is accused of sending the letter to Undersheriff Chris Swanson's wife. Are you going to raid their place?' Sheriff Swanson, who famously put down his baton and helmet to join BLM protesters in solidarity this summer in Michigan’s Flint Township, joins us on “TMZ Live” Friday to give his perspective on the … Sheriff Chris Swanson is gaining attention after he removed his riot gear and walked with protesters in Flint, Michigan. Doing that, he said they’ve taken 3,550 hits of heroin off the street, and 1,220 hits of methamphetamine off the street. Michigan sheriff joins protesters during march over George Floyd's death Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson joined protesters on Saturday, May 30, and walked side by side with the large crowd. 110 were white, and 48 were Black, Swanson said.Â. Here's what the amazon.com blurb says: "Author Chris Swanson knows what it means to be both a Tinman and an Ironman. ... People need to have  faith in us. ", What more law enforcement needs to do.  "Executive police leadership has to lead, come out from behind our desks, our conference tables, our intel centers and hit the streets. He took off the intimidating riot gear police are wearing, stood up in front of his community, and told them, “We wanna be with y’all, for real. So who is Swanson, besides a 27-year veteran of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office? Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said the man claims he didn't know what to do. Chris Swanson was promoted to the sheriff of Genesee County after former Sheriff Robert Pickell announced his retirement, last year. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. His mission trips include: Haiti, Grenada, the Dominican Republic. Despite having a wife and baby at home, despite being only 29 years old, Chris and 59 other Police Officers and 343 Firefighters never made it back out. His sons have gone with him. The average age of death was between 45 and 54 years old. ", Aspirations of higher office? To law enforcement officers around the country, it's showed "it's OK to be vulnerable and it's OK to talk and it's OK to have these conversations. "God bless his wife. SHARE. Gretchen Whitmer is OK, even though he said  he wasn't going to enforce stay-at-home orders by writing tickets. program, Flint Police Officer arrested following accusations of sexual abuse, Former Flint Cop arrested faces nine additional charges, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. She started dating actor Alan Thicke in 1986 when she was 17 years old and became engaged to him two years later when she was 19 and he was 42. ", In a subsequent Facebook Live video, Swanson appeared to be doing a bit of damage control. I will walk whatever walk it takes to influence as many possible people as I can for the right reasons. Kristy Swanson is a married woman. Genesee County Jail announces new partnerships to boost I.G.N.I.T.E. Shortly afterwards, Genesee County sheriff Chris Swanson turned up at the rally, engaging in a candid talk with those demonstrating. When she’s not writing you... You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. “The reason I’m so emphatic about that, is although we’ve had some tremendous losses, we’ve had 1,028 saves,” Swanson said. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Swanson will run alongside former Flint Police Chief Timothy Johnson and current Flint interim police chief Phil Hart for a four year term next November. Wherever that leads me. No. More by Amy Diaz. © 2021 www.freep.com. Over the last 20 years, Chris Swanson has educated and motivated thousands of people who wanted change in their lives. “We’re going to change the perception of law enforcement. Chris holds a … Through the G.H.O.S.T. Rachel Lindsay Responds to Chris Harrison's Apology and His Future With the 'The Bachelor' 9 Meghan Markle Explains Why She's Ready to Speak Out in New Tell-All Interview With Oprah Winfrey Swanson holds a master’s degree in public administration – criminal justice, and a bachelor of applied science from the University of Michigan. We're going to continue doing what we do: put public safety, health and wellness at the top priority.”, He urged residents of Genesee County to comply voluntarily with the governor's orders.  "Be cautious not to put other people's health at risk. program, Swanson said that they have located and identified 87 juveniles, saved 10 victims of abuse, and arrested seven traffickers.Â, Swanson also spoke about the success of the I.G.N.I.T.E. Robert Pickell is the current Sheriff of Genesee County, and has held this position since 1999. Faced with a mob of protesters, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson decided to listen. There was so much tension and they just felt relieved. GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - During a weekly press briefing for the Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, he said they have arrested a man who was in possession of under garments. "My gift is the gift of speaking. Chris works for you every single day as the Sheriff of Genesee County, is a proven leader with a clear vision, dedicated to public safety and service.  "I wish I could have documented the conversations I had. There are great cops serving right now, don't give up on your police. "I'm a student of leadership. He's up for election. I had people coming up to me in tears. WINTON, California (KSEE/KGPE) — A 23-year-old Winton woman was arrested on several human trafficking charges, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Department. I had people coming up to me saying ... 'This is what we wanted. As the sun was going down, he took off his helmet, and asked, “What do you need from us?” It was a viral moment that led to nationwide praise and global recognition for the Michigan sheriff. It was recorded and shared over Facebook Live on the Sheriff’s Office page.Â, Before he was sworn in, Swanson provided a review of what the Sheriff’s office has done in 2020.Â, He said the jail has been “fighting the same COVID battles as everybody else,” but was proud to share that fewer than a dozen inmates, and fewer than six deputies, are currently COVID-19 positive.Â. His dad and his granddad were both Detroit cops. However, the pair never married. We should be the most  transparent field on the planet because of who we are. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. It’s a public health crisis across the nation…and we have that exact crisis here in Genesee County,” Swanson said. Moreover, she had an extramarital affair with her Skating with Celebrities partner Lloyd Eisler during the … Swanson is a career law enforcement officer, with experience spanning over 20 years in a variety of positions, including narcotics, criminal investigation and law enforcement operations. ... I  worked the crowd, that's the best way to describe it. Some people in the community believe his decision to join the Flint Township protest was a calculated political move. But ultimately, they've been unable to prove that. Said Swanson: “This ain’t about politics, it’s about healing a city. After saving this pregnant woman Chris decided to go back in for his 5th time. Please reload the page and try again. Chris Swanson, the sheriff in Genesee County, made national headlines for throwing down his riot gear last week and joining people protesting police brutality in the death of George Floyd, a black man killed by a white Minneapolis cop who pinned him down by the neck during an arrest. “Heroin is a crisis. After making headlines for bringing together law enforcement and protesters during a march Saturday night, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson appeared on the TODAY Monday morning to talk about Flint making history during such a time of … Here's what we know: He's 47 … SHARE. ", Contact Georgea  Kovanis: gkovanis@freepress.com. As in, 'It's not about Chris Swanson, it's about those voices being heard.". I'm hoping people lay down their swords ... and the police are the ones that start the conversations ...  and they say, 'We're done fighting, what do we need to do?' At this point, I have been called to be the sheriff of Genesee County. I can speak encouragement. I've been given a platform.  Until another comes or my time is over, I'll serve with honor and continue to grow. program, an educational program for inmates in the jail that launched last year, and inmate participation in the election.Â, “We’re going to create a unification that this town and this county has never seen,” Swanson said. He said:  "We have not raided a business, we have not shut a business down. “I’m going to protect, I’m going to serve, and I’m going to unify,” Swanson said. Be with the people to serve them. Recipient of an advanced degree. Along with a bachelor's degree in applied science from University of Michigan-Flint, Swanson has a master's degree in public administration from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Every year gets better … ... Joel McHale on His 25th Wedding Anniversary and ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ Mentality This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. I took my helmet off, I laid the batons down. ", What marching with the protesters did. "It created a battle cry for the Flint residents and the protesters that we can show other communities that we can protest without violence," Swanson said. He tells the assembled marchers, “The only reason we’re here is to make sure that you got a voice. ", He is a motivational speaker: Clients listed on his website include: Quicken Loans, Edward Jones, Rockwell Automation and Crime Stoppers International. “Make no mistake," he said. Before he was sworn in, Swanson provided a review of what the Sheriff’s office has done in 2020. Stop beating yourself up, feeling depressed and unfulfilled. Detectives said the investigation started back in Nov. 2020 when Merced County Sheriff’s Detective Martha Martinez received information about … We are not pulling people over, we are not writing tickets, and don't expect us to do it. I thanked everybody. He said he wanted demonstrators to know he supports them. You will need to register before adding a comment. We have to make sure we don't try to give the public a reason to doubt us. Jun 1, 2020. Sheriff Chris Swanson walked into the middle of a group of protestors enraged about the death of George Floyd in Flint, Michigan on Saturday, May 30, 2020. (Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press). All rights reserved. It's what I've asked and hoped for since I was 18 years old. Last year, Swanson said 161 people died from drug overdoses in Genesee County. “Those three things have their place, and everybody in this command, that’s what we are committed to.”, Swanson was sworn in by Circuit Court Judge Brian Pickell, in front of his wife, Jamie Swanson. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Swanson said they could not keep everybody in jail the way used to. ", He said he is organizing meetings with members of the Black Lives Matter movement and with pastors throughout the community. He's a 1990 graduate of Grand Blanc High School. When medics respond to an overdose, Swanson said they find as much information as they can about where the person got the drugs. (GIM) 2.4K Our nation needs healing more than ever before. He has served his country in law enforce... ment and emergency medicine since 1993 at the Office of Genesee County Sheriff located in Flint, Michigan – one of the most violent cities in America. He's on the ballot for the August primary. We’re working to cover Flint. According to Fox News, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson resorted to reasoning out with the demonstrators by joining them in the march while talking to them on how the police force and the citizenry could co … Flint is definitely making national news right now, but it's for all the right reasons. I wanna make this a parade and not a protest!” I can speak inspiration."Â. He said police officers, firefighters, and sheriff medics saved 1,028 people, with an average age of 25-34, using the Narcan kits. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson talked with the protesters and ended up joining them in the march. He's written books. He has critics. 7 talking about this. Chris Swanson is running to be your Sheriff to keep Genesee County a safe community for our families, for our children and grandchildren, and all of our loved ones. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Last year alone, Chris was able to raise over $96,000 in just the live auction portion of our event! ... his wife announces. He also lectures at U-M-Flint. Growing up he struggled in sports, school and as an individual. Please be polite. "I talked to the governor yesterday.". ", He added: “I've answered the question, 'Sheriff, what are you doing about people? Crowds of protesters had been amassing outside the Flint Township police station since earlier in the day, demanding justice for the slain Minnesotan George Floyd, and venting anger at police brutality. "We're not going to just be an office of words, we're going to be an office of action.". The Flint Township protest took place on May 30, which Swanson said is the day "this office changed the way we do policing and George Floyd changed American policing because of what he sacrificed. Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson spoke with Craig Melvin on TODAY Monday about how he came to embrace and march with a group of people in Flint who were protesting racism and police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. He's expected to make it to the general election in November. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson shakes the hand of Darrell Campbell of Flint in a parking lot in Flint Township after Swanson walked in solidarity with protestors that met him with frustration at the Flint Township Police Headquarters in Flint Township as they protested against police brutality and in memory of George Floyd on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Flint Sheriff Chris Swanson on why he took off his riot gear. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. In an interview on the Charlie LeDuff podcast, "No BS Newshour," Swanson said he didn't expect his department to issue tickets in an effort to enforce Whitmer's stay-at-home orders. I can't tell you what prompted me to (join the walk), other than I knew it was the right thing to do. I have even heard our guests say that they will return to future events to listen and be entertained by Chris again. READ ALSO: My husband left me for my best friend, imprisoned me after giving him 12 children - Virginia Kamotho. We have to call out what's wrong. Swanson was sworn in by Circuit Court Judge Brian Pickell, in front of his wife, Jamie Swanson. It appears to have been self-published. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson high fives a woman who called his name Saturday. She has written for multiple local newspapers in her hometown before becoming a full-time reporter for Flint Beat. We empower and inform the community we serve through impactful journalism. From his teens to his early twenties, he lived the shallow life of a Tinman.Â, "Chris will show you how to make this transformation for yourself, step by step. ", He said his relationship with Gov. Flint, MI– Sheriff Chris Swanson was officially sworn in this afternoon to kick off his second year as sheriff for Genesee County. Sheriff Swanson Says Racial Bias was at Play in D.C. with Pro-Trump Riot and BLM Protests Sheriff Chris Swanson Prejudice At Play In Police Responses ... Pro-Trump Riot Vs. BLM. "This office changed the way we do policing and George Floyd changed American policing because of what he sacrificed," sheriff Chris Swanson. "I applaud the governor and the governor's office for the executive orders that they've done in order to protect the health and safety of this community and across the state. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, he was sworn in with his wife Jamie standing next to him. It was recorded and shared over Facebook Live on the Sheriff’s Office page. FLINT, Mich. (WEYI) — Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson and deputies went throughout Genesee County on Friday searching for 27 children who have been missing and off the grid. "I'm not even worried about that," he said. He comes from a family of police officers. The video shows Genesee County (Michigan) Sheriff Chris Swanson at a Flint protest march that was heading to the police station on Saturday, as Newsweek reported. She jumped in and tried to help but it was too late," said Sheriff Chris Swanson. 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