Ramsey is eventually arrested. During a prison transfer, Wozniak—disguised as a prisoner—strangles Ramsey to death to ensure he can never cause harm again.
Two months later, Detectives Tess Nazario and Tufo are reinstated and receive their detective shields back. Harlee's Penance
Her key witness, Detective Cole, fails to show up. Harlee tracks him to a ferry where he is fleeing the city, and though he urges her to run as well, she refuses.
Realizing the audio isn't enough, Harlee confesses to her own past crimes—including the accidental shooting of an innocent dock worker and the subsequent cover-up—to definitively prove the systemic corruption. Outcome for the Crew
The third season finale of Shades of Blue , titled "By Virtue Fall," serves as the series conclusion, focusing on Harlee Santos's ultimate quest for redemption and the dismantling of the corrupt Intelligence Unit. The Hearing and the Evidence
While Harlee faces the consequences of her confession, Wozniak and the rest of the team work from the outside to ensure Ramsey's downfall.
Harlee prepares to testify before a police commission against the corrupt Captain Jordan Ramsey.