California high school football team to stop carrying ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag at games, district says

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A high school football team in Los Angeles County, California, will no longer carry the "Thin Blue Line" flag onto the field during games after individuals shared that the symbol made them feel "uncomfortable and unwelcome," according to the school district.

Mike Kuhlman, superintendent of the William S. Hart Union High School District, wrote in a letter to parents Wednesday that the Saugus High School football team will no longer fly the black, white and blue flag, which many have used as a symbol to support law enforcement, following a three-day investigation and speaking with the team’s head coach.

Kuhlman wrote that "some individuals" have expressed concern that the flag is "divisive" and that some players on the team "might not be entirely enthusiastic" about the flag being used to represent the whole squad since the team never held a vote on the matter.

"In deference to his commitment to inclusivity, kindness and respect (just loving people), and because the team never voted as a unit to carry this banner, Coach (Jason Bornn) decided to discontinue this practice," Kuhlman wrote.

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The "Thin Blue Line" flag is pushed by many as a symbol to support law enforcement. (iStock)

Kuhlman said that despite the decision to no longer carry the flag, the entire district still supports law enforcement while also fostering a "culture of inclusivity, kindness and respect."

The Saugus High School football will no longer carry the "Thin Blue Line" flag at football games, the school district said. (Google Maps)

He continued to emphasize the importance of supporting law