2007-01-24 22:55:16 · 8 answers · asked by Lara^mt 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
JJ S had it right as far as what we the police always called the thin blue line. It was a thin line of people (thin because it was stretched trying to cover a large area) who seperated the normal people from the chaos of criminals and evil-doers who would be intent on hurting them.
I know there are some people out there who hate cops, it is a sad fact of life. But, most cops are doing a pretty thankless job for not a whole lot of pay because we love the work.
2007-01-25 02:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 7⤊ 1⤋
The Thin Blue Line can refer to:
The Thin Blue Line is a colloquial term for police and police forces. The term derives from 'The Thin Red Line' and suggests that a thin line of police officers prevents civilized society from descending into anarchy.
The Thin Blue Line (TV series) is a British sitcom set in a police station in the imaginary town of Gasforth.
The Thin Blue Line (documentary) is a documentary film by Errol Morris concerning the murder of a Texas police officer who had stopped a car for a routine traffic citation in the line of duty.
The Thin Blue Line (Memorial Flag/symbol) represents a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization known as the "The Fraternal Blue Line" and has a black background containing a blue horizontal stripe across the center of the flag. The black background memorializes all fallen Officers while the blue stripe represents all current, former, and retired Law Enforcement Officers.
2007-01-24 23:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by JJ S 2 · 8⤊ 1⤋
the thin blue line mean? It means a law Enforcement officer make's a distinction on whether he will not press criminal charges on another government official "police , firefighter or EMT, due to his law breaking action. Even Police can cross the Thin blue line , by committing a crime.
2016-05-23 21:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Police Law enforcement.
2007-01-24 23:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, during an investigation or interview, the police have to bend the rules a little to get the information they need. If they go too far, they've crossed the 'the thin blue line'.
2007-01-24 23:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by crazydave 7 · 1⤊ 7⤋
JJ S...I tip my "cover" and salute you for a well articulated summary of my own profession. GOOD JOB!
2007-01-25 01:04:04 · answer #6 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
support for law and order
2016-11-16 06:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by GERALD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a very fine line between being a cop and a criminal...
2007-01-24 23:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋