The Issue: A Connecticut city’s decision not to fly the ”thin blue line” flag to honor a former state trooper. The Wethersfield, Conn. town council refused to fly the “thin blue line ...

The thin blue line flag, sometimes also called the Blue Lives Matter flag, has a deep and complicated history. Illustration by Joe Cruz.

White understands how the thin blue line flag has become a part of police culture, and that officers may view it as a sign of solidarity, but also worries about the message it sends to the public.

A reader is irate over advice that homeowner associations must let residents fly 'thin blue line' flag due to legal protections. Our legal expert responds.

Ironically, had the Flag Desecration Amendment been adopted, the advocates of the thin blue line alteration, who most likely claim to be very patriotic, could have violated it.

Tom DiSario flew a “thin blue line” flag outside his house in Pataskala, Ohio, nearly every day for 5½ years to honor his police chief son who was gunned down in the line of duty.

The “thin blue line” flag’s design is similar to that of the American flag, except its stars and stripes are mostly black and white — not including the bright blue line placed in the middle.

Former NYPD officer has flown a version of the 'thin blue line' flag for a decade. Now the HOA is demanding it be removed. What's the law? Our expert weighs in.

A Thin Blue Line flag displayed at the front desk of the LAPD's Rampart station was taken down after the department received a complaint from the community.

Letters to the Editor: Soybeans belong in soup, not fuel tanks. Thin blue line shouldn't go through Old Glory. It's time for a change from DeWine.

Around the state, Oklahomans have a number of flags displayed on vehicles and clothing. Here's the story behind some of the ...