The Solon Police Department won’t display the Thin Blue Line flag on police property anymore.

The police chief said the flag caused “a divisive and unhealthy” reaction in the community, which is unfortunate.

He said the flag for them represents support for those in the profession and for those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The chief said, for others, the flag is a symbol against the racial justice movement.

He said it was never their intention to heighten tensions and it’s important to maintain trust between the police department and citizens.

The mayor’s office says the Thin Blue Line flag will be replaced with a National Law Enforcement Memorial flag for display on police grounds.

In this WFIN article from May 2020 we speak with Hancock County Sheriff Michael Heldman about the wooden flag he made and displayed at the courthouse that reads “Blessed are The Peacemakers.” Click here for that story.