–The Paso Robles Police Department released a statement on Thursday in regards to the removal of a flag that was placed at the police station by members of the community. It was a “thin blue line” flag along with various other blue-line-themed adornments.
Community members attached a “thin blue line” flag to a light post near the corner of 10th and Park Streets.
Paso Robles Community Members,
I am aware of a controversy surrounding a “Thin Blue Line” flag displayed near the Public Safety Center (PSC) this past weekend. Various community members attached the flag to a light post near the corner of 10th and Park Streets. Additionally, in a display of police support, American flags, blue ribbons, and other decorations were also affixed to gates, light poles, and other public property surrounding the PSC.
Controversy after Paso Robles Police Chief removes flag from station
and last updated 2021-05-07 13:39:15-04
The Paso Robles Police chief is finding himself in the middle of some controversy after removing a flag from outside the department.
A Thin Blue Line flag was hung up by a group who decorated the Paso Robles Police Department to show their support for officers, but after a complaint that the flag is divisive, Chief Ty Lewis had the flag removed.
Community members who thought the flag was taken down by a resident began turning to social media to complain and, according to the chief, make threats against the resident believed responsible.