from oig inspection into ds operation. oig concluded they lack a fire wall to prevent higher-ups from interfering in ds probes, and high level department officials may once or twice a year brought pressure to bear to improperly halt or influence investigations. >> it undercuts the credibility of the entire agency, and undercuts testimony of other ds agents that they might have to provide in other law enforcement matters. >> if there's an allegation of misconduct of which i am not aware of for these two individuals, we would certainly take a look at that, as we would in any case, but you're also referring to a few lines, as i understand it, from a multi hour closed door deposition, which is likely taken out of context. >> reporter: fox news learned a self proclaimed whistleblower from the oig team that scrutinized operations of ds was