The FBI has distributed a classified document to its employees that outlines occasions when the agency “fell short,” according to agency officials.
The document — described as an internal report — reflects the approach of Director Kash Patel, who has been openly critical of prior leadership at the FBI. Officials said the report was shared within the bureau but did not provide details about its full contents or the specific incidents it highlights.
Agency leaders have previously signaled a push for transparency about past mistakes while emphasizing reforms under the current leadership. The classified report is intended for internal review and discussion among FBI staff rather than public release, officials said.
Officials declined to say when the classified report was completed or how widely it was distributed inside the bureau. They also would not comment on whether the report contained recommendations for policy or structural changes.
Patel, who has criticized leaders who preceded him, has overseen a period of scrutiny and reassessment within the FBI. The decision to circulate an internal document cataloging shortcomings fits with his public statements urging a reckoning over prior practices.
The classified status of the report limits what can be disclosed publicly, and agency officials said they could not comment further on the specifics of its findings.
Source: pbs.org
