The former Chief of Police of Alabaster, Alabama, with whom Patrick worked for 8 years has gone on record stating, "I support the National Police Defense Foundation's effort to get Patrick out of prison.  His was a "crime of passion" and it is a proven fact that with a crime of passion, they never bother anybody else again.  Because of this and because I personally know Patrick's demeanor, I can assure you that he is not a danger to the public."

The Director of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at the Alabama State University who is a former Chief of Detectives and Chief of Police states, "One fact that is evident is that this case did not meet the threshold or the legal criteria of a capital murder case.  Even the District Attorney has been quoted as admitting this.  Even if Patrick Swiney did shoot the two victims, it was at best a crime of passion, which should have resulted in a sentence of eight years.  Instead, Mr. Swiney received life without parole due to the D.A.'s thirst for a capital case.  I strongly recommend Mr. Governor that Patrick Swiney be released.  He is no threat to society."

The former President of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and also former Warden of Holman Prison and Chief of Police of Auburn, Alabama, states, "I have known Patrick Swiney for over 20 years.  I have been in contact with Patrick Swiney since the 1987 tragedy.  He is a good man.  Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly support [NPDF's] effort in obtaining Patrick's release from prison.  I believe in Patrick and I know that he [should be] a member of society again."

The retired Alabama Correctional officer who worked at Holman Prison while Patrick was at Holman serving time states, "As a former Alabama Correctional Officer at Holman Prison I have had the ability to observe and assess him in a way and in circumstances very few people could or would appreciate.  Despite his heavy sentence he has always conveyed a positive attitude and I submit that he poses no threat to society and in fact could and would be a benefit to his family and society if pardoned."

The Chief Engineer of Alabama Department of Transportation and former Director of ADOT during the George Wallace administration states, "I commend you [NPDF] for this effort as I strongly believe in Patrick's innocence for whatever reason.  I knew him when he was a policeman in Gulf Shores.  As stated, I could not believe this had happened to Patrick.  I strongly believe that if he is released, he would not be a threat to society, but would be a good responsible citizen."