Friend, this is outrageous.

This is Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

And I’ve seen a lot in my years—but what’s happening to Officer Chris Schurr is a disgrace.

In April 2022, Officer Schurr did what every officer is trained to do: stop a violent suspect and protect the public.

The suspect fled a traffic stop. Fought Officer Schurr. Tried to steal his taser.

And even then—Chris tried to subdue him non-lethally.

It didn’t work.

When the suspect kept fighting and trying to disarm him, Officer Schurr had no choice but to defend himself and the bystanders nearby.

Now he’s been fired. He’s facing second-degree murder charges. And an activist prosecutor wants to make an example out of him.

Chris is a hero—not a criminal.

He followed his training. He followed the law. He did his job.

But now his entire future is on the line.

Chris and his wife Brandey are fighting an uphill legal battle—against a justice system that’s been hijacked by politics. And they can’t do it alone.

Chris served his community for 7 years with pride.

He was raised in Grand Rapids. He comes from a military family. He left a career in accounting because he felt called to serve.

And now he’s being treated like a criminal—for protecting himself from a violent suspect who tried to disarm him.

If we don’t draw the line here—no officer in America will be safe.

I’ve seen firsthand what happens when we let radicals go after law enforcement unchecked.

We cannot let this stand.

Chris needs us NOW.

His case is still pending before the Michigan Supreme Court. Time is running out—and every dollar you give goes directly to his legal defense.

Please don’t wait. Help us defend this good man and show America we still stand with our officers.

For justice,

Sheriff Joe Arpaio (ret.)
National Center for Police Defense