blue wall of silence
nounEtymology
In reference to blue police uniforms.
Definitions
Strict secretiveness maintained by the members of a police force with respect to…
Strict secretiveness maintained by the members of a police force with respect to information which might be contrary to their interests, especially information concerning questionable police actions.
- We've all heard of the Blue Wall of Silence, the code under which cops stay mum about rogue cops who poison the barrel.
- When the blue wall of silence broke, it was all over for New York City police officer Justin Volpe. The witnesses for the prosecution had badges, and they had stories to tell.
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