Pro-law enforcement flag sparks controversy in Paso Robles
May 7, 2021
By JOSH FRIEDMAN
A pro-law enforcement “thin blue line” flag placed outside the Paso Robles Public Safety Center last weekend sparked controversy in the North County city, leading to the police chief ordering the flag be taken down.
Community members attached the flag to a light post near the coroner of 10th and Park streets, Paso Robles Police Chief Ty Lewis stated in a Facebook post. Likewise in display of support for police, community members attached American flags, blue ribbons and other decorations to gates, light poles and public property surrounding the Public Safety Center.
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LEADER The city of Paso Robles is enforcing purple tier restrictions only as it continues to lead the county s positive COVID-19 cases with more than 1,800 since March. However, the city made it clear that businesses (mainly restaurants) that knowingly don t comply with the regional stay-at-home order are at risk of enforcement from county and state agencies. The state determines those restrictions, City Manager Tom Frutchey said during the meeting. The city can t do that. If an individual or business holds a license or permit from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, for example, and violates regional stay-at-home orders, they are subject to that state agency s enforcement.