![]() It’s unclear when the adapted phrase was first used in police circles. The British formation became known as the Thin Red Line. The origin of the thin blue line dates back to an 1854 battle during the Crimean War, in which a British infantry regiment, in red uniforms, stood its ground against a Russian cavalry charge. Shawn Takeuchi said “over the years, the thin blue line has come to represent solidarity for law enforcement and their efforts to protect the communities they serve,” but added that the department does not take a stance on the issue. Greg Runge, a spokesman for the department, which displays a small version of the flag on its fleet of police vehicles, called it “a symbol of solidarity and professional pride within a dangerous, difficult profession and a solemn tribute to fallen police officers and their families.” The Sheriff’s Department, which does not appear to display the flag on its fleet of vehicles or uniforms, did not respond to requests for comment. ![]() Marcus Boyd, a leader of the group, which counts with more than 350 members on Facebook, said he associates the symbol with the blue wall of silence, an informal code of not reporting misconduct among law enforcement officers.īoyd said he believes the thin blue line breaks trust with the community.
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