Meaning of the Thin Lines.

Thin Blue Line

Essentially there are three meanings. The Thin Blue line represents the thin line Police Officers walk daily between life and death. The Thin Blue line represents the police officer role of separating the good from the bad while creating order from chaos. The Thin Blue line on black is a memorial or a connection or memory between Officers killed in the line of Duty and those who continue with their duties in the present.

Thin Red Line

When firefighters are periled, they place their lives second to those they protect. They are forced to face their own fears and grasp for every ounce of courage to perform the necessary task. “The Thin Red Line of Courage” represents the last ounce of courage firefighters find deep in their blood to conquer their darkest fears in order to save and protect life and property. It is displayed to show respect for firefighters injured and killed in the line of duty.

The Thin Red Line originally came about as a description used to refer to an outgunned military unit holding firm against attack

Thin Green Line

The Thin Green Line represents Federal Agents such as Border Patrol, Park Rangers, Game Wardens and Conservation Personnel. Some consider the Thin Green Line representing military as well.

Thin Orange Line

Thin orange line represents search and rescue.  Search and rescue units use high visibility colored gear and one of the most common colors is Orange. Hence, the use of the Thin Orange Line is significant to represent their strength, courage and fortitude in their operations. The Thin Orange line includes Local, County, State and Federal government SAR First Responders, Volunteer SAR, and private agency SAR personnel.

Thin Silver Line

Thin silver line represents correctional officers.  Silver is the most common color of handcuffs and it’s a great representation for Correction Officers, Jailers, Probation & Parole Officers, and Bailiffs (more common in the UK). This is one of the newer Thin Lines, but highly respected. 

Thin Gold Line

Thin gold line represents dispatchers. Dispatchers are often called upon in emergency situations to support the public, business, and the officers within their department. They are not only communication professionals, but they are often the savior on the other end of the telephone line or microphone.

 

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