San Bernardino PD Briefing Room

What The Thin Blue Line and Sheepdogs Mean to Police Officers

Michele Mahan Season 2 Episode 8

Police officers often say the thin blue line and sheepdogs are two symbols they associate their profession with. Lately though, the thin blue line has been associated with some of the negative sides of our society.  In this episode, Michele and Jennifer Kohrell are talking about the history of the thin blue line, what it means to law enforcement officers everywhere, and the role it has in police officer memorials.  They'll also be answering the question of how sheepdogs represent what they do too. 

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