LAPD Chief Bans ‘Thin Blue Line’ Flag From Police Station Lobbies, Patrol Vehicles, And Uniforms By Emily Elena Dugdale Updated Feb 8, 2023 1:15 PM Published Jan 17, 2023 2:41 PM ...

Even as the department has become more diverse, the traditional look of a city cop — ironed LAPD blue uniforms, shined shoes and neat haircuts — has remained largely unchanged for decades.

Galvan estimates the bureau will save up to $250,000 next year by changing to LAPD blue, phasing in the new uniforms by precinct. The bureau also plans to appoint a quartermaster to inventory the ...

LAPD Police Chief Michel Moore has issued a ban forbidding department personnel from sporting the “thin blue line” patch on their work uniforms and on other department equipment.

The LAPD's decision to ban Thin Blue Line flags from its stations' lobbies has pulled the department into the national spotlight and shows how divisive the banner can be.

“They’ll be LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) blue with a new shoulder patch,” said Smith, describing the new uniforms.

The Oregonian reports the department is considering going to a single-tone, dark navy blue uniform, commonly called LAPD blue. Police say the common uniforms would be easier to obtain.

(NewsNation) — Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore has banned the display of the “thin blue line” flag at public events and station lobbies. The mandate, issued Saturday, comes ...

You know those blue line flags were flown on Jan. 6, when a number of extremists flew those flags when they attacked the Capitol,” Minor said. “That symbol should not be hung in a publicly ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2023 / 11:28 AM EST (NewsNation) — Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore has banned the display of the “thin blue line” flag at public events and station lobbies.