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  1. Oct 26, 2020 · The thin blue line flag represents the ideals of justice and freedom, bravery and solidarity. Although it has great meaning for the fraternal feelings of police officers for others in the profession, it is not reserved for use only by police officers.

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  3. Feb 24, 2021 · The imagery of a single blue line on a black-and-white American flag — inspired by the phrase "Thin Blue Line" — has sparked a fiery debate over the role of police and law enforcement.

  4. The "blue" in "thin blue line" refers to the blue color of the uniforms of many police departments. The phrase originated as an allusion to The Thin Red Line incident during the Crimean War in 1854, wherein a Scottish regiment —wearing red uniforms —famously held off a Imperial Russian Army cavalry charge.

  5. May 6, 2024 · 3 things to consider before you raise a thin blue line flag Departments and officers should factor in citizen concerns, the U.S. Flag Code and the First Amendment in their decision

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  6. Jun 8, 2020 · Officers have worn versions of the flag on face masks while clashing with protesters in Baltimore and in Washington, D.C. Those who fly the flag have said it stands for solidarity and professional pride within a dangerous, difficult profession and a solemn tribute to fallen police officers.

  7. What started as a phrase, became popularized as a graphic image, then unfurled as a thin blue line flag, has been around for a long time. The thin blue line is seen on police cars, lapel pins, coffee cups and COVID-19 masks. Only recently has the thin blue line flag sparked controversy.

  8. Mar 20, 2023 · Over the past several years, many police forces across Canada have banned officers from wearing the thin blue line while on duty due to the adoption of the symbol by far right groups. In...

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