Maryland Sheriff Reacts To ‘Thin Blue Line’ Flag Ban: ‘I’m Outraged; It’s Disgraceful and Disrespectful’

‘I think Mr. Elrich, the county executive, has showed his total lack of regard and respect’

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EARHARDT: "A patriotic gift to a local police department was supposed to honor those who serve in recognition of National First Responders Day."
DOOCY: "But an executive of a sanctuary county in Maryland, Montgomery county, is banning that department from displaying the gift, writing, quote: 'The flag provides a symbol of support to some, but it is a symbol of dismissiveness to others. Because it is divisive, the flag will not be posted at the 5th district nor in any public space within the police department.'"
EARHARDT: "So here to react is the sheriff of a neighboring county, Frederick county in Maryland, Chuck Jenkins. Sheriff, thanks for being with us. What’s your reaction?"
JENKINS: "I’m outraged. Listen, this is disgraceful, it's disrespectful. The county executive has become an embarrassment to Montgomery county. He shows a total lack of regard and respect of the rule of law, for law enforcement, and mostly for the 1,200 plus men and women that work for him to serve the citizens of Montgomery county. Totally outrageous."

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