RCMP bans pro-police 'thin blue line' symbols; officers push back

Critics of the "thin blue line" symbolism have suggested that it is divisive and out-of-touch with how many communities feel about police

High school bans pro-police flag after activists call it 'openly racist'

A high school in Neptune Beach, Florida is banning its football team from flying the "thin blue line flag" after it received multiple complaints on social media.

High school suspends football players for paying tribute to police and firefighters on 9/11

“Little Miami is saddened to see this story take such a negative turn. While we understand these students’ desire (to) show their support of first responders, they did not obtain permission from district officials," the school said in a statement.