When J. Thomas Manger took charge of the Capitol Police in the aftermath of Jan. 6, 2021, he said that day “should not define us.”
As Manger prepares to retire at the end of the month, he’s taking stock of what’s changed since the mob attack on the Capitol, which revealed long-standing leadership problems and tanked morale.
“I know things are better than they were when I started, but there’s still room for additional improvement,” Manger said in a recent interview at headquarters.
