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Capitol Police watchdog reports emerge into public view, but slowly - Roll Call

Inspector general reports can provide a glimpse inside Congress’ police force. Transparency advocates want to see more.

Roll Call · Sep 9, 2024

Q&A: Bryan Steil on the importance of doing the ‘homework’

Bryan Steil wasted no time getting the House Administration Committee off the ground.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Bryan Steil on the importance of doing the 'homework' - Roll Call

Steil's agenda includes reviewing the composition of the Capitol Police Board and holding legislative agencies more accountable.

Roll Call · Mar 2, 2023

Former Philly politico Jamie Fleet told Jan. 6 committee that preparations for election challenges started in summer 2020

Testimony from a former Philadelphia politico and top adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described how Democrats were worried about former President Donald Trump’s effort to challenge the results of the 2020 election months before Americans cast their ballots.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 29, 2022

House Jan. 6 panel pushes for Capitol Police changes, funding

WASHINGTON — The final report from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol added to bipartisan calls for changes to the U.S. Capitol Police that protects the building and members of Congress.

Tribune News Service · Dec 23, 2022

House Jan. 6 panel pushes for Capitol Police changes, funding - Roll Call

The final report from the House Jan. 6 select committee added to bipartisan calls for changes to the U.S. Capitol Police.

Roll Call · Dec 23, 2022

Police shortage prompts Capitol to begin using security contractors

WASHINGTON — Contract security officers will start work Monday as part of a new program to help alleviate staffing shortages within the Capitol Police, according to a letter from the Capitol Police Board to lawmakers and staff obtained by CQ Roll Call.

Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022

Police shortage prompts Capitol to begin using security contractors - Roll Call

Contract security officers will start work Monday as part of a new program to help alleviate staffing shortages within the Capitol Police.

Roll Call · Apr 29, 2022

Former House sergeant-at-arms provided testimony to Jan. 6 panel - Roll Call

Irving was one of four top security officials on the Capitol Police Board responsible for protecting the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Roll Call · Mar 18, 2022

Capitol Police Board won't give inspector general details of post-Jan. 6 security upgrades

WASHINGTON — The governing board that oversees security improvements to the U.S. Capitol refused to disclose to a government watchdog what improvements are being made after rioters were able to smash windows and enter the building Jan. 6, 2021, according to a watchdog report being released Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2022