More Than 70 Officers Have Left Force Since January 6 Riot, Capitol Police Union SaysMore than 70 rank-and-file United States Capitol Police officers have resigned or retired since the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol building, their police union says.
Capitol Police Watchdog Says Force Needs 'Cultural Change'The U.S. Capitol Police force needs "cultural change" after the broad failures of the Jan. 6 insurrection, the top watchdog for the department testified Thursday, pointing to inadequate training and outdated weaponry as among several urgent problems facing the force.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Billy Evans Remembered For Humor, Paying Ultimate PriceThe 18-year U.S. Capitol Police veteran killed in the line of duty is being remembered as a man with a sense of humor who loved baseball and golf and was most proud of one particular title: Dad.
Officer Kevin Shaver Released From Hospital After Attack Outside U.S. CapitolCapitol Police Officer Kevin Shaver is recovering at home after he was injured in Friday's car ramming incident outside the U.S. Capitol.
Deadly Breach Could Delay Decisions About Capitol FencingThe latest deadly breach of the Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
1 U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed, Another Injured After Man Rams Vehicle Into Security Barricade, Suspect Also KilledOne U.S. Capitol police officer was killed and another officer was injured after a man rammed his vehicle into a barricade on the north side of the Capitol building Friday afternoon in Washington D.C.
William F. Evans Identified As Officer Killed After U.S. Capitol AttackU.S. Capitol Police have identified the officer who was killed Friday after a man rammed his vehicle into a barricade on the north side of the Capitol building. The officer has been identified as William F. Evans.
Maryland Lawmakers, Police Departments Offer Condolences, Support After U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed FridaySeveral Maryland lawmakers and police departments are offering their condolences and support after a U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed after a man rammed his vehicle into a barricade on the north side of the Capitol building Friday afternoon in Washington D.C.
Security Heightened In DC Due To Far-Right Conspiracy Theory About March 4U.S. Capitol Police are increasing security in Washington D.C. over a "concerning" far right-wing conspiracy theory that could bring more protesters downtown.
Capitol Police Investigating After Maryland Rep. Andy Harris Allegedly Tried To Bring Gun Onto House FloorThe U.S. Capitol police agency is investigating whether Maryland Congressman Andy Harris tried to bring a gun onto the House floor amid tightened security at the Capitol.
Woman Charged With Impersonating Police Officer At DC Security CheckpointA woman was charged in impersonating a police officer at a security checkpoint in Washington D.C.
Law Enforcement Officials Say They Are 'Ready' For Joe Biden's InaugurationThe inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will be held on the same risers in the same spot at the U.S. Capitol where a violent, pro-Trump mob descended last week. But the two events aren't even comparable from a security standpoint, said Michael Plati, U.S. Secret Service special agent in charge, who is leading the inauguration security.
Morgan State Alumnus Yogananda Pittman Named Acting Chief Of U.S. Capitol Police After RiotsA Morgan State University alumnus will lead the U.S. Capitol Police after the former chief Steven Sund resigned on Jan. 6 following the riots.
US Capitol Police: Vehicle Hits Barricade, Driver In CustodyPolice say a person is in custody after a vehicle struck a barricade near the U.S. Capitol.