| Item | Count | Percent |
| Total | 73 | 100.0 |
| Weak or insufficient admissible evidence | 28 | 38.4 |
| Suspect being prosecuted on other charges (e.g., UFAPs) | 14 | 19.2 |
| Suspect to be prosecuted by other authorities | 7 | 9.6 |
| Minimal federal interest or no deterrent value | 6 | 8.2 |
| Agency request | 4 | 5.5 |
| Lack of evidence of criminal intent | 4 | 5.5 |
| Office policy/Dept policy | 2 | 2.7 |
| Civil, admin or other disciplinary alternatives | 1 | 1.4 |
| All other | 7 | 9.6 |