There is no better way to show your support for these thankless heroes than by putting your Thin Blue Line items on display. The Thin Blue Line Flag is flown as a matter of principle to show support for the thankless work that they do. Law enforcement often look on it as a reflection of courage and a tribute to those who have fallen in the line of duty. When placed in the context of a flag, there is an added element of patriotism and, as illustrated in the video above, the stars symbolize the law-abiding citizens who benefit from the sacrifice of our heroes on the line made to protect them.

The Thin Blue Line running between them, “law enforcement,” keeps crime from pervading into society.

So, what does it mean? In both versions, the black space above the blue line represents society, order and peace, while the black below, crime, anarchy, and chaos.

The second, as a single blue stripe on an otherwise black and white, American flag, located just below the stars. The first is a simple, centered blue line with black space above and below it. It is the “Line” in “Line of Duty.” In visual terms, it is found in one of two variations. The phrase “The Thin Blue Line” is synonymous with “Police” and “Law Enforcement” and can be used interchangeably. This flag is a sign for promoting compassion and support for our nation’s police officers. The “Thin Blue Line” American flag represents law enforcement and is flown to show support for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect us. Recently, you may have noticed more and more black and white American flags with blue stripes popping up on yards, bumpers, hats, and other forms of apparel. To use it in such a way tarnishes everything it and our nation stands for. We reject in the strongest possible terms any association of the flag with racism, hatred, bigotry, and violence. The Thin Blue Line Flag stands for the sacrifice law enforcement officers of this nation make each day. What is seen is a small number of extremists committed to lawlessness which is the exact opposite of what the Thin Blue Line represents. Updated 1/13/20 2:31 pm ET: The violent protestors who held the Thin Blue Line Flag at the Capitol do not represent who we are.

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