The Los Angeles Police Department removed the “Thin Blue Line Flag” from one of its stations after receiving a complaint from a community member saying the flag represents extremist views.
removed the "Thin Blue Line Flag" from one of its stations after receiving a complaint from a community member saying the flag represents extremist views.While Chief Michel Moore said he doesn't view the flag in the same manner the community member did, he said the flag's "display in our public lobbies can be divisive."
"It’s unfortunate that extremist groups have hijacked the use of the "Thin Blue Line Flag" to symbolize their undemocratic, racist, and bigoted views. Flags serve as powerful symbols with specific meanings. The "Thin Blue Line Flag" to me presents the honor, valor, dedication, and sacrifice of law enforcement to protect our communities.
"Given our lobbies should be places that people feel safe, free of political ideology, and welcoming, it remains our long-standing policy that only official items be displayed," his statement read. Moore said the Los Angeles Police Protective League expressed disappointment in his decision to remove the flag. that I have read and agree
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