Meaning of blue wall of silence | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

idiomatic

Examples

“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.”

“The indictment of officer Michael Roberts also highlights another color barrier that can complicate matters of police discipline—that's the so-called blue wall of silence. Former Minneapolis police officer Mike Quinn says that wall is what keeps some cops from turning in their fellow cops.”

“On the streets it is called "No snitching." In law enforcement it is called "The blue wall of silence".”

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