A sheriff joined a protest in Flint, Michigan, after speaking with demonstrators who were met by police officers in riot gear, according to CNN affiliate WEYI. 'I want to make this a parade, not a protest,' Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said.
A Michigan sheriff joined protesters in Flint Township on Saturday, putting down his weapon and saying,"I want to make this a parade, not a protest."
Johnie Franklin of Flint takes a selfie with Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson as he marches with protesters against police brutality and in memory of George Floyd on Saturday in Flint Township, Michigan.Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson spoke with demonstrators who were met by police officers in riot gear, local affiliate WEYI reported."The only reason we're here is to make sure that you got a voice -- that's it," Swanson said in video clips shown on Twitter.
— gwen campbell May 31, 2020 JJ Milliken, another Swanson supporter, said via Twitter:"#WalkWithUs is how we change a system that murdered #GeorgeFloyd. It requires mindfulness of our actions and beliefs. Chris Swanson exemplifies the deputies and officers I know and respect. Community-first mentality and lead by example. This is a mindful action. This is change." #WalkWithUs is how we change a system that murdered #GeorgeFloyd. It requires mindfulness of our actions and beliefs.
— JJ May 31, 2020 CNN is attempting to reach the Genesee County Sheriff's office for comment.On Friday Swanson addressed George Floyd's death via a Facebook post."I join with the chorus of citizens and law enforcement officials alike, calling for the swift arrest and prosecution of each police officer involved in this appalling crime," he wrote.
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