Sheriff who marched with protesters: ‘It was time to take the helmet off’
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In Flint, Michigan, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson removed his protective gear and marched peacefully with protesters on Sunday. He tells TODAY’s Craig Melvin that “it was a spontaneous decision … the benefit far outweighed the risk.” He adds: “Police and protesters must work together … There has to be a first step, and that has to come from both sides.”June 1, 2020
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