Search results
It is unknown when the term was first used to refer to police. New York police commissioner Richard Enright used the phrase in 1922. [3] In the 1950s, Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Parker often used the term in speeches, and he also lent the phrase to the department-produced television show The Thin Blue Line. [6]
People also ask
Why do police say 'the thin blue line'?
What is the history of the thin blue line?
Are police the thin blue line that separates the public from anarchy?
What is a thin blue line?
Jun 8, 2020 · In the 1950s, “The Thin Blue Line” was the title of a briefly running television show about the Los Angeles Police Department, masterminded by the chief, William H. Parker, who took advantage of Hollywood’s proximity to make public relations a key part of his tenure.
Apr 22, 2021 · The phrase “the thin blue line” is older, perhaps first popularized in 1922 by New York City police Commissioner Richard Enright, who used the phrase to describe police as “that intensive...
- MSNBC Columnist
Oct 26, 2020 · 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.
Feb 25, 2023 · In this blog post, we will explore the history of the Thin Blue Line and its significance. The term "Thin Blue Line" was first used in the United Kingdom, where it referred to the blue uniforms worn by police officers.
Dec 17, 2020 · By the 1950s, the thin blue line phrase and emblem was used to represent the courage and sacrifice of law enforcement. The thin blue line flag was established as a symbol for all law enforcement personnel, just as the red cross symbolizes all medical personnel.
The "Thin Blue Line" flag, though simple in design, is anything but when it comes to meaning. The imagery has been upheld by cops and conservative activists to demonstrate support for law...
