The police chief of SUNY Brockport today bowed to political pressure, stating that the University Police will no longer the Thin Blue Line flag that flies at thousands of police facilities, on tens of thousands of police vehicles and in part celebrates the lives of those lost in the line of duty as well as signifying the strength of togetherness that those in the policing profession associate with the flag.

The decision was made by Chief Daniel M. Vasile basing his decision on the fact that the flag’s identity has been stolen by some alleged hate groups, altering its message.

Chief Vasile stated in a letter to residents that concerns were raised after photos of [...]