The Brief: A black and white American flag with a blue stripe in the middle is a symbol of support for law enforcement.
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The American flag with a blue stripe is used to thank and honor police officers. It’s associated with the phrase “thin blue line” which is synonymous with “law enforcement.” Thin blue line American flags have been the subject of multiple controversies due to the fact that the symbol has been associated with white nationalists and racist ideologies.