Posted on 01/29/2021 9:36:55 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
MADISON, Wis. -- University of Wisconsin-Madison's 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 department's office. The flag, which resembles a U.S. flag but has a blue stripe, is considered a sign of police solidarity, but has also been criticized as a symbol of white supremacy.
Roman said the flag has been “co-opted” by extremists with “hateful ideologies” and that her department needs to distance itself from the imagery to build trust with the community.
“We must consider the cost of clinging to a symbol that is undeniably and inextricably linked to actions and beliefs antithetical to UWPD’s values,” she said in a Jan. 15 email.
Roman said the ban on public displays of “Thin Blue Line” imagery includes flags, pins, bracelets, notebooks, coffee mugs and other items. Tattoos are the exception.
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” University of Wisconsin-Madison”
The center of anti-diversity hate in all of Wisc.
I have that sticker on my car.
“hateful ideologies”
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These would include respect for the rule of law, reverence for the Constitution and love for America.
> has also been criticized as a symbol of white supremacy <
That’s nonsense, of course. But on the other hand I’m not in favor of anyone modifying the American flag for any reason.
But AntiFa and BLM flags are happily endorsed because communism good.
Police chief that hates police won’t last long...................
What bull shit
Oh look...a 4 star diesel dyke!
What does her wife look like???
This police chief is a fool. She will not have her officer’s backs when push comes to shove. A very poor leader setting a very bad example. Fie on her and those who think/act as she does. From a guy who wore the badge and pistol and who enforced the law and upheld the constitution of the United States of America.
This is one confused conflicted dumb ass B.
What the hell?
Where to they find people with intelligence that low?
What racist group took over that flag?
Good heavens. She’s so dumb my head hurts from reading
about her.
“...criticized as a symbol of white supremacy...”
What is NOT recognized as a “symbol of white supremacy’???
>> Tattoos are the exception.
Because???
That sounds even more dedicated to it
Probably she’d be forced to pay for the removal...
I was just thinking, for a Police Chief to melt down so easily, it must be a woman Chief, and I was right.
This is not to say women cannot be tough, because they are just as capable of that as a man. Still, for some reason the Police Chiefs seem extra vulnerable to the public relations aspect of their job than most would prefer.
Time for blue flu.
Lemme see if I’ve got this right.
The thin blue line is supposed to be indicative of the police protecting the citizenry from the ravages of the forces of evil, right?
Bwahahahahahaha
“ Roman said the flag has been “co-opted” by extremists with “hateful ideologies” and that her department needs to distance itself from the imagery to build trust with the community.”
You’re not going to build “trust” with the “community” regardless of how servile you are, bimbo.
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