Mark and his colleagues are accused of corrupt practices in their police department. When questioned about these practices, Mark declines to testify against his colleagues and refrains from speaking about their activities. This behavior of Mark exemplifies

A. an under-enforcement of law.
B. the blue curtain of silence.
C. the Garrity ruling.
D. the negative use of discretion.


Answer: B

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