After receiving the gift, Montgomery County police thanked the donor, who police identified as James Shelton, and said on Twitter last Wednesday that the flag would be displayed in the 5th District station. ADResponding to the controversy, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Friday that the flag will not be displayed in any public space at the police department. Critics included the police union, Montgomery County FOP Lodge 35. We are proud to hang these Thin Blue Line flags in Government House to honor our brave law enforcement officers. A spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service said the department had not received any similar pushback and the flag is on display at the firehouse.

Source: Washington Post November 03, 2019 23:46 UTC