Sentence:  Hence the individuals most likely to become the dupes of <WSD>blue lies</WSD> are those who do not respond submissively to the power and authority of the police or to non-deceptive attempts  at persuasion. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A lie told by a police officer in order to get someone to comply with his or her wishes, thereby avoiding the use of force.