police pins meaning
So here are the 22 things on Clarkeâs uniform when he spoke at the convention in July, and, where possible, what the items represent. Youâll notice that, for Clarke, the pins are a mix of rÃ©sumÃ© and politics, precisely as he indicated. 1. Clarkeâs four-star epaulets are standard for a chief of police or sheriff. 2. This is a pin that reads âSheriffâ made and branded by the Harley-Davidson motorcycle company. (Thanks to Charlie Deck for spotting it.) 4. A U.S. flag lapel pin. 5. A âthin blue lineâ pin. The expression âthin blue lineâ is meant to evoke the role of police in society: a thin blue line of people willing to stand between us and them. This pin mirrors similar others that are popular in the United Kingdom. 6.