About Us
Presentation
The non-profit organization created in 2016 is made up of 7 members.
We also thank all Belgian police officers and all citizens who support us.
We also thank the Brussels-Capital Ixelles police zone for its logistical assistance and valuable support.
The Belgian Blue Line non-profit organisation is the official Belgian part of the Thin Blue Line.
How to Help Us?
The non-profit organization's only resources are the sale of various items and donations.
Don't hesitate to share your good ideas with us!
We can possibly travel for events according to our schedules.
Visit our "Shop" page to support our cause!
Donations are of course welcome! Unfortunately, you can't declare them to your tax office—at least not yet!
Below is a direct link to Paypal.
You can also transfer your donation to the non-profit organization's bank account.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Historical
The non-profit organization BELGIAN BLUE LINE was created following the sale of the “United We Stand” badges.
The badge was originally a commemoration of that tragic day of March 22, 2016.
Maxime van der Wilt then voluntarily dedicated the profits to the badly affected police officer at Brussels Airport.
In view of the enormous outpouring of generosity, it was decided, in collaboration with several people (colleagues) including the injured police officer - the first beneficiary of the sale - to open the Belgian branch "The Thin Blue Line".
We spoke to the injured police officer about the goals of this non-profit organization, and he was very impressed by the idea that other colleagues could also benefit from YOUR generosity. We thank him for his enthusiasm.
This is how the non-profit organization was created in August 2016.
The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line is an emblem used by law enforcement.
Historically originating in the United Kingdom, it is currently prevalent in the United States and Canada, to commemorate a police officer killed in the line of duty.
But also to symbolize the place of the police in society, and their role in protecting citizens against criminals.
It is an analogy to the Battle of Guadalcanal, called "The Thin Red Line" in English.
Meaning of the emblem
Each band of the emblem has a specific meaning:
- The blue line in the center represents law enforcement.
- One of the black lines represents the citizens.
- The other represents the criminals.
Our Goal
1st case
The non-profit organization aims to provide financial assistance to police officers injured in accidents or serious incidents while on duty or on their way to work.
All members of the non-profit organization spontaneously decided to help a police officer. A request for assistance can also be submitted to the non-profit organization via email.
Acceptance of this aid must meet several criteria:
- The non-profit organization's bank account must be sufficiently funded;
- The nature and severity of the accident and the needs of the police officer are taken into account.
Any request requires a unanimous vote in order to be accepted.
The amount of aid will be decided by the entire assembly.
2nd case
If someone wants (for example) to raise money or sell items with the proceeds going to an injured or sick police officer, the non-profit organization can help with the logistics of this action.
A bank account, website or advertisement can be used for this action.
In this case, the request must be submitted to the non-profit organization.
Under no circumstances can the association's finances contribute to this aid.
