Talk:Thin blue line

Canada

• Calgary police chief responds to directive to remove of thin blue line patches. Police Chief Mark Neufeld speaks on the Calgary Police Service’s response to the Calgary Police Commission’s direction to remove all thin blue line insignia from uniforms. 6 April 2022.
• Calgary officers told to defy order to remove thin blue line patch.

Another city for the list

I'm guessing this page isn't editable by the public, so I'm noting here for someone trusted to add: https://www.kctv5.com/2024/05/14/thin-blue-line-flag-voted-down-by-merriam-city-council https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/midwest/thin-blue-line-flag-removed-kansas-celebration/ Merriam, KS decided to restore their yearly Flags 4 Freedom flag field to only American Flags, removing the dozen or so blue-line flags that had appeared since 2018.

Incorrect history, biasness, and misinformation

The Thin Blue Line, as it is used today, has no direct correlation with the historical "thin red line" referenced in this article. While the article touches on how the Army once used similar terminology, there is no connection between that usage and modern policing, let alone its contemporary meaning. The current and modern use of the Thin Blue Line stands independent of these historical references.

Additionally, the following statement is both unsubstantiated and opinionated, lacking factual support and context: "According to a 2018 law review article, 'thin blue line' also refers to an unwritten code of silence used to cover up police misconduct, also known as the blue wall of silence, a term dating back to 1978." This is a one-sided view, and for every citation like this, there are numerous credible sources that counter such claims. For reference: https://nationalpolice.org/main/that-thin-blue-line-what-does-it-really-mean/ https://www.flagsofvalor.com/blogs/news/the-thin-blue-line https://www.police1.com/police-history/articles/what-does-the-thin-blue-line-flag-mean-2J3500lyyaGueEo0/

Moreover, the article introduces bias by presenting an unbalanced perspective in passages like the following: "The 'thin blue line' has also been associated with white nationalists in the United States, particularly after the Unite the Right rally in 2017, who fly Thin Blue Line flags at their rallies. The thin blue line US flag has appeared regularly at Trump rallies. The flag, which ostensibly stands for solidarity with the police, appeared as well as at the January 6 United States Capitol attack, during which police officers were beaten and attacked by the mob of Trump supporters and far right extremists."

This comparison unfairly implies that the flag is intrinsically tied to extremist movements, which is misleading. Using this logic would be akin to claiming that because certain groups use the American flag, the flag itself is tied to radical ideologies. There are no substantiated claims to support that the Thin Blue Line flag is inherently associated with white nationalists or other extremist groups.

I recommend that this article be revised to remove bias and misinformation, presenting a balanced and factual account of the Thin Blue Line’s history and meaning.

I think I have the biggest dog in this fight as I created the most used thin blue line flag designs that have ever been used and have written extensively about how it was created. I would also like to recommend the article be partially locked to reduce vandalism by anti-police folks Mrkoww (talk) 13:54, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

@Mrkoww: Wikipedia:Be bold, You can just do the edits yourself --FMSky (talk) 05:03, 17 October 2024 (UTC)