Sheriff Keith Swank: They'll Decertify Me for Saying "Trans Women Are Men"
From Reasons We Serve: Police Careers & Officer Experience by Reasons We Serve
April 26, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 158
About this episode
Sheriff Keith Swank discusses his views on free speech and law enforcement challenges in a candid interview.
🎥 Episode 158 Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank sits down on Reasons We Serve for a raw, no-BS interview. Elected by the people, Swank now faces removal under Washington’s new Senate Bill 5974 for his social media posts and refusal to enforce what he calls unconstitutional laws. From his 33-year Seattle PD career to God calling him in a hot tub, Swank shares why he’s standing his ground, the fight for free speech, leadership lessons, pursuit policy, gun control bills, and the real cost of the badge on family and faith. To connect with Sheriff Swank go to his X account: @Swank4America If you want honest stories from law enforcement—not the headlines—this is it. Welcome to our Channel Reasons We Serve, a podcast dedicated to exploring the motivations, challenges, and realities of working in law enforcement. We dive deep into the personal stories of officers, discuss different career paths, and break down the roles of various agencies—from local police departments to state and federal law enforcement. Please give us a 5-star review if you liked the interview. Subscribe and share to stay updated on more inspiring law enforcement stories!
People in this episode
Host: Reasons We Serve
Guest: Sheriff Keith Swank
Topics covered
- free speech
- law enforcement
- leadership lessons
- gun control
- personal stories
- constitutional laws
Keywords
- Sheriff Keith Swank
- free speech
- law enforcement
- Seattle PD
- Senate Bill 5974
- gun control
- constitutional laws
- leadership
- personal stories
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Seattle PD
Places: Washington
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