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National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Matt Swartz, Deputy Sheriff, Trauma Survivor & Speaker
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Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Deputy Matt Swartz—an officer whose life story is a true testament to grit, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to service. From growing up in a law enforcement family to surviving two devastating vehicle crashes—one of which left him a below-the-knee amputee—Matt shares how he fought his way back not just to life, but back into uniform.
Now serving with the Clay County Sheriff's Department in Florida after a career with the New York State Police and a stint as a firearms instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Matt continues to inspire cops, kids, and veterans alike with his story of comeback and courage.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why Matt Swartz followed his parents into law enforcement
- The off-duty crash that changed everything—and nearly ended his life
- His journey through traumatic brain injury, amputation, and rehabilitation
- How he returned to patrol duty less than a year after the crash
- The challenges of prosthetics and the behind-the-scenes advice from other amputee officers
- His second major crash—and the joke-filled brotherhood that helped him recover
- Teaching at FLETC, pushing himself as a firearms instructor, and mentoring new recruits
- The importance of family support in a cop's career and recovery
- How he responded to the anti-police sentiment in 2020–2021
- Why he’s still holding the line today, in uniform and in shape
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