Genesee County Decides Against Flying ‘Issue’ Flags on Buildings
The type of flags flying on Genesee County buildings will be now be limited to a select few. In a follow up to a recent story we brought you at the beginning of May, Genesee County commissioners made the decision to ban the flying of issue-related flags at their county buildings.
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The resolution was passed Wednesday after the debate started regarding the proposal to fly the Thin Blue Line flag in honor of Police Appreciation month. Earlier this month, a resolution was introduced by Genesee County Commissioner Shaun Shumaker to declare May Police Appreciation Month and fly the Thin Blue Line flag outside county buildings. The proposed move was met with controversy and a divided community. Some strongly felt the flag represented hate and racism, while others felt the flag was a symbol of thanks to those who have lost their lives while vowing to protect and serve.
Genesee County could fly ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag, but symbol has been banned elsewhere
Updated May 13, 2021;
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GENESEE COUNTY, MI The county Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution to declare May as Police Appreciation Month, and some members are defending a request to fly the “Thin Blue Line” flag at all county buildings despite the symbol having been banned elsewhere.
Three of the nine commissioners promoted the actions at a news conference Monday, May 10, two days before a vote on the resolution is scheduled.
“Genesee County’s fallen officers will never be forgotten, nor will their services to their respective communities,” the resolution says in part. “By choosing to commit themselves to law enforcement, these brave individuals answered the call for service and willingly put their lives in jeopardy.”
By Syndicated Content
May 3, 2021 6:40 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) As construction continues on the future Terre Haute Police Department headquarters, a U. S. Senator toured the new building.
Senator Todd Young of Indiana visited Terre Haute as Police Appreciation week approaches. With conversations regarding police reform continuing nationally and in the state of Indiana, Senator Young said the new headquarters will add value to the community.
“You can’t have a growing economy, you can’t have a vibrant society, you can’t educate your children, and live in peace if you don’t have a strong and supported law enforcement community. They’re essential to everything,” Young said.
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