The issue focused on a number of areas in the law enforcement and judicial systems including, among other things, how police and prosecutors respond to allegations of misconduct by members of law enforcement or their staffs.

Among other recommendations, the report said that "the FBI's investigative capabilities and its ability to effectively investigate complaints of misconduct, whether it's from police officers or the government, need to be improved." It recommended changes to FBI training, training programs, and policies and recommended that the Bureau develop training materials for officers