Police Officer Chad Swanson

Police Officer Chad Swanson | Manhattan Beach Police Department, California Police Officer Chad Swanson | Manhattan Beach Police Department, California
Manhattan Beach Police Department, California
Police Officer Chad Swanson | Manhattan Beach Police Department, California
Police Officer Chad Swanson | Manhattan Beach Police Department, California
Police Officer Chad Swanson

Manhattan Beach Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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Chad Swanson

Police Officer Chad Swanson was killed in a motorcycle crash on the 405 Highway at Del Amo Avenue.

While on his way to work at 5:15 a.m., a vehicle struck his department motorcycle after another vehicle made an unsafe lane change. The impact threw Officer Swanson off his motorcycle. He was transported to Harbor Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

In 2017, despite being wounded at the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival, he repeatedly ran into the crowd bringing people to safety.

Officer Swanson had served with the Manhattan Beach Police Department for 13 years and previously served with the Hawthorne Police Department. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and parents.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

motor officer, vehicle crash

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Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
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Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

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