What is the effect on society of the police subculture's reliance on the blue wall of silence as an important measure of loyalty?

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a. Correct. The blue wall of silence is an aspect of the police subculture that can destroy the reputation and integrity of a police department.
b. Incorrect. The blue wall of silence creates citizen distrust in law enforcement. It does not increase the society's feelings of safety.
c. Incorrect. The blue wall of silence prevents supervisors from finding the truth because police officers fail to report misconduct they witness being committed by their fellow officers. The blue wall of silence results in the supervisors not finding the truth.
d. Incorrect. The blue wall of silence results in citizens having a lack of faith because they do not abide by the code of honor when they fail to report misconduct.

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