Across 19 reports, WXYZ’s “Shielded” investigation showed how departments across Michigan frequently failed to follow rules meant to prevent problem officers from finding new badges. Following WXYZ's reports, the Wayne County Prosecutor would charge the officer over his 2020 tasing in Highland Park. Instead, WXYZ’s reporting showed how easily police chiefs ignored it without facing penalties. The station’s investigation documented how some departments withheld damaging information from an officer’s past when prospective agencies came knocking. Lawmakers cited WXYZ’s reporting during Senate hearings and the legislation is currently pending in the Michigan Senate.