For decades/years/centuries, the police force/department/agency has been shrouded in a veil of secrecy. This "Blue Wall of Silence" protects/shields/hides officers who commit/perpetrate/engage in acts of brutality, https://thebackyardprovider.com/2022/10/16/law-enforcement-for-the-environment-the-police-role-in-preserving-natural-resources/