The Thin Blue Line flag stands as a powerful symbol of support and solidarity for law enforcement officers across the nation. Embraced by law enforcement personnel themselves, it serves as the unbreakable component of the safety barrier that police departments represent between law-abiding citizens and criminals. Unlike the American flag, which adheres to a strict code of etiquette for display, the Thin Blue Line emblem is highly versatile and can be integrated into uniforms, patrol cars, official letterheads, business cards, and more. Whether you’re looking to honor your local law enforcement officers, firefighter, correction officer, or dispatcher, the Police Flags Collection page at Bound by Honor is your one-stop shop for thoughtful and meaningful gifts for our heroes.

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Technically, the Thin Blue Line flag isn’t an official police flag – according to laws set by Congress, police flags must be rectangular and follow specific proportions based on size. However, it’s also not illegal to fly the Thin Blue Line flag, especially if you’re doing so in memory of a fallen officer or as an expression of your support for current and active-duty police and firefighters.

If you’re interested in outfitting your home with a police flag, be sure to choose a style that will stand out and look professional. You might want to consider a plain crossed ribbon design or choose a ribbon with a thin red line in addition to the blue for firefighter-specific support. When you’re ready to retire your police or emergency service flag, many local American Legion and VFW posts, as well as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, hold annual flag disposal ceremonies. In addition, many fire stations and law enforcement departments also have designated drop-off boxes for community members to use.