NOTE THAT THESE ARE OUR XL 9 INCH BANDS. UNDER SEPARATE LISTINGS WE HAVE OUR STANDARD SIZE 8 INCH BANDS AND OUR CHILD SIZE 7 INCH BANDS TOO. The Thin Blue Line is a symbol used by law enforcement to commemorate fallen law enforcement officers and to symbolize the relationship of law enforcement in the community as the protectors of fellow civilians from criminal elements. Each stripe on the emblem represents certain respective figures: the blue center line represents law enforcement, the top black stripe represents the public whilst the bottom represents the criminals. The idea behind the graphic is that law enforcement (the blue line) is what stands between the violence and victimization by criminals of the would-be victims of crime. Our debossed color filled bands are made using a two-step process. Using a custom mold we first create bands with indented text and/or images for you. Then we paint fill those locations so your custom design is recessed below the top of the bands. The result is a better looking and much longer lasting wristband (compared to screen printed and other types of color text bands).