UW-Madison police chief bans 'Thin Blue Line' imagery
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020 file photo, an unidentified man participates in a Blue Lives Matter rally in Kenosha, Wis. University of Wisconsin-Madisons police chief has banned officers from using Thin Blue Line imagery while on duty. The move by Chief Kristen Roman follows criticism on social media of a Thin Blue Line flag displayed at the police departments office. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)MADISON, Wis. โ University of Wisconsin-Madison's police chief has banned officers from using โThin Blue Lineโ imagery while on duty. The move by Chief Kristen Roman follows criticism on social media of a โThin Blue Lineโ flag displayed at the police department's office. Roman said the ban on public displays of โThin Blue Lineโ imagery includes flags, pins, bracelets, notebooks, coffee mugs and other items.
With Thin Blue Line flags & signs, dozens gather outside Fletcher High School
With Thin Blue Line flags & signs, dozens gather outside Fletcher High SchoolPublished: September 25, 2020, 10:34 pmFletcher made national headlines after administrators told players they could not fly the flag, some called it "political" and "racist."
With Thin Blue Line flags & signs, dozens gather outside Fletcher High School
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. โ Just before the Fletcher High School football team was set to kickoff Friday, dozens of people lined up along Seagate Avenue, many waving Thin Blue Line flags. The players came up with a decal that was approved by the Duval County School District, which they can wear on their helmets to honor Lavender. In addition to the flags people were waving Friday evening, some held signs and others wore T-shirts that read: โI know Andy,โ referring to Lavender. Sarah Taylor, event coordinator for Blue Lives Matter, said flying the blue flag at football games is a good way for a son to honor his father. "Heโs been carrying the flag for over a year.โThe badge that some players are wearing on their helmet contains Lavenderโs initials and his badge number.