Genesee County Sheriff Walks With Protesters in Flint!
Shout out to Genesee County Sheriff, Chris Swanson, who joined protesters in Flint on Saturday.
He put his weapon down and said, “I want to make this a parade, not a protest.” He continued, “the only reason we’re here is to make sure that you got a voice-that’s it.” The crowd chanted, “walk with us!” To which he answered, let’s go!
People across the nation are talking about what transpired and this video of him went viral. Several people taking to social media to show their appreciation of Sheriff Swanson and Flint!
Genesee County Sheriff (Flint, Michigan) Chris Swanson put down his helmet and baton and asked protesters how he could help.
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) May 31, 2020
The protesters chanted "walk with us" so the Sheriff joined — and walked alongside the protesters in solidarity.
Leadership.🌎❤️ https://t.co/Vs3941C2o8
Thank you Flint MI for showing the country how it cam be done right. #WalkWithUshttps://t.co/yS0WxmhTCW
— 💙💙LISSA💙💙 (@MelissaTront) May 31, 2020
Do you think more officers have to get back into the community at a grassroots level? Less talk and more action?
