Eric Swisher grew up in southwestern Iowa in a town called Griswold. He was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in 1990 from Griswold High School. He joined the Navy and spent 4 years, 3 of which in Puerto Rico in Navy Security. Moving to Kotzebue in June of 1994, Eric worked for Maniilaq for a time and started at the Kotzebue Police Department in 1995. Since working at KPD, he’s moved from Patrol, Corporal and Investigator (WAANT officer) and is currently Patrol Sergeant. He's been voted Officer of the Year in 1997 and 1998.
He married Mary Davidovics in 1997, and they have one daughter Kaija.

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