The "Thin Blue Line" symbol is perhaps the most recognizable.
Among the many police officers and law enforcement officers, for those who have not read it yet
For more information on the history and origin of its meaning, please see our previous article.
The Thin Blue Line: Origin, Role and Meaning of the Thin Blue Line
https://valor-tactical.com/blogs/news/the-thin-blue-line
But today we will not talk about it from the perspective of history and its origins.
Because today we will be talking from the perspective of a real law enforcement officer.
Who are still in service today? Why is this symbol so popular?
There is tenacity in the souls of all law enforcement officers.
And who knows… after reading this article, you might change your perspective.
This symbol may remain forever. 
Sergeant Stephen Bishop of the Dallas Police Department
He spoke about his personal opinions on the symbol "The Thin Blue Line".
Let's say that "It is a symbol that shows understanding and respect.
To the families and friends of those who lost officers in the line of duty."
He continued, "Whenever I see a flag, a sticker on a car, or even just see
This sign in someone's backyard makes me feel like
There are still people who understand the loss I and my comrades feel inside."
Also, one of the officers sent a quote from the movie "End of Watch."
Which he believes is one of the quotes that describes the "police duty".
And The Thin Blue Line, most clearly, which translates to Thai as
"We are police officers.. and we are here to arrest you.
That's because you're breaking the law. We didn't write the law.
Sometimes we may disagree with some points, but nevertheless,
It is our duty to enforce the law, no matter how you try.
Pleading, persuading, or even begging, to the point of making ourselves
No matter how much I feel sorry for your actions, it's impossible.
That you can stop me from restraining you into a grey iron cage.
If you try to run away, we will chase you. If you attack us,
We will defend ourselves back. And if you shoot us, we will have to shoot back.
Legally, we cannot walk away from an incident that is in front of us.
Because it is our responsibility, we are the result.
From what you have done wrong, we are the fate that comes with the medal.
and the firearms carried with him
On the back of the medal that is attached to the chest, it is the heart of a person.
No different from you, we are ordinary people, we can get hurt, we can bleed.
We have thoughts, we have feelings, we have love and yes.. we can be killed too.
But we are not alone .. because we have brothers and sisters, whether male or female.
Who act and think the same way as us, sacrifice for us, and we will sacrifice.
For them too, we will look after each other's backs. We will always help each other.
Because we are The Thin Blue Line, the protectors and defenders of prey from predators.
We are the ones who are willing to do bad things for a better society because we are police officers.
You can watch a video that talks about this sentence in this clip.
In addition, when the author talked to many police officers whom he had met and worked with,
There are still many strong beliefs about this symbol.
"The Thin Blue Line has no gender, color or class divisions.
It is a strong bond between police brothers who fight against evil."
Another official added:
"In this world, there are both sheep who are prey and wolves who are hunters.
The thin blue line is the one in the middle who acts as the sheepdog.
To protect the flock from hungry and ferocious wolves."
Another official added:
"The Thin Blue Line symbol is like a flag and a sign.
It represents all those who sacrificed themselves to protect their lives and country with everything they had. " 
In the beliefs of The Thin Blue Line, in the eyes of all officials
He didn't just look at the beliefs between the police officers, but also the feelings they shared.
and those beliefs and respects are given to brothers and sisters in similar professions.
who all serve the people equally, no matter what their profession is.
No matter what kind of training they have had or what different experiences they have had, as long as they do it for
The peace of the people, we are brothers and sisters, it is an invisible bond.
But I can feel it with my heart, with the feelings they have for each other.
These beliefs are no different from those of special operations officers.
Whether it's Army Ranger, Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Rider
When you become an officer in a special operations unit, you have deep connections.
That connects the minds of the warriors together, that they are a group of people who have
Same special abilities and exactly the same things.
That is, they will help each other no matter what the situation or time is.
They will always be by each other's side.
The author had the opportunity to talk with John Black, a former officer
Green Berets Special Operations Unit and one of the authors of the article.
The SOFREP website describes this strong relationship: 
"I believe that the bond of brotherhood and comrades-in-arms can be formed almost immediately.
You get to meet your brothers from all the special forces units, including the Green Berets.
Or the SEAL unit, even though they don't train together, don't fight in the same missions.
Even though we've never met before, just by talking a few words, the feeling will tell him.
Making him almost able to distinguish and feel who is among them.
It's something that can't be explained, but we can almost see and distinguish the people we meet.
Anyone who has experienced and believes the same as us can come out and say,
Which is something that the author feels the same way as John Black. It's a feeling.
Or something that is shaped by inexplicable experiences, it makes them
You can see people who are like him. You can tell who is a cop.
Or a special operations officer even though he is in the middle of a crowd
If you know and understand their main points of observation
This principle is no different from the belief in the way of The Thin Blue Line.
Not even a little bit! It's a connection that only people who understand each other can feel. 
Which sometimes comes from being shaped through experiences, through stories.
And they go through many similar things until they feel connected to each other.
For example, what they encounter in their working life… working 12 hours a day.
When you are busy with your duties and cannot answer your lover's phone call, you will have to
Breaking into a home where a physical assault or fight has been reported
You have to go in and perform CPR on a critically injured man.
While his wife screams in your ear, "Please help him!"
Or even a rare experience, such as having to take care of
And took a woman to the hospital and stayed by her side while he was there.
Realizing that your husband has just passed away or even that you have to work two shifts
Working all day long without sleep, to the point where you have to deal with
For people who are insane, on drugs, or who need to help someone who is trying to commit suicide.
To the point where you have to deal with strange help lines or people trying to call you.
To trick the police and find out that it was a false report or even that it was necessary
Intervene in very minor situations, such as finding a raccoon.
The person who leaves trash cans and things scattered around is not a thief who broke into the house, etc.
But with people who believe in The Thin Blue Line, they understand each other almost immediately.
It is not necessary to be a police officer, but anyone, any profession.
Just be someone who understands the duties and sacrifices that these officers have.
Workers who sacrifice for the peace of the people
Just put the Thin Blue Line, or the national flag symbol with a blue line across the middle.
You can also send them encouragement and of course it really helps them. 
Sometimes we see The Thin Blue Line symbol drawn across the logo.
Of the officer or of the unit, that is usually referring to the presence of an officer in the unit.
Or the people in that picture have sacrificed their lives while performing their duties, which includes officials.
Many were injured, stabbed or shot to death while on duty.
The Thin Blue Line symbolism also helps to express support.
To our family members, friends and colleagues in the same industry, that we
Understand the sacrifices and show respect for what they do for society.
Even though we are from different nationalities, languages, statuses and occupations,
But as long as we see their goodness and sacrifice,
We can encourage them through these symbolic gestures.
Including the officers who can show this symbol to show their encouragement.
It is a small connection that connects our hearts.
People who can see their own goodness and sacrifice for the greater good.
And that's the true meaning of The Thin Blue Line symbol.
Source: What the Thin Blue Line Really Means to Those Who Serve | SOFREP
Translator and editor: Ronnakrit " Viking " Sripumma
On February 25, 2021