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A high school football player at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California will no longer display a pro-police flag after several people criticized the action on social media.

The student, who has not been identified, had been flying the flag from his truck during games to show support for law enforcement. However, after photos of the flag began circulating on social media, some people took issue with what they saw as a political statement.

In a statement released by the school district, officials said that they had spoken to the student and his family and that he had agreed to remove the flag. "We respect our students' rights to express themselves," the statement said. "However, we also want to make sure that all students feel safe and welcome at our school."

The incident comes amid a nationwide debate over police brutality and racial injustice. In Santa Clarita, which is about 30 miles north of Los Angeles, tensions have been high since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month. Just last week, hundreds of protesters marched through the city demanding justice for Floyd and other victims of police violence.

The student's decision to stop flying the flag has been met with mixed reactions on social media. Some have praised him for listening to those who were offended by it, while others have accused him of caving to "cancel culture."

Regardless of what side people are on, it's clear that this is an emotional issue for many in the community. And as the country continues to grapple with how to move forward, it's likely that incidents like this will continue to occur.