UW-Madison police chief bans 'Thin Blue Line' imagery while on duty
By AP author
MADISON, Wis. - The 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.
FILE: People wave thin blue line flags while they attend a Back the Blue rally in support of police departments in Quincy, MA. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)