The Latest Breaking News from Capitol Police

“Officer? I would like to report a joke”

“Officer? I would like to report a joke”

Salon · Apr 7, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene reports Jimmy Kimmel to Capitol Police for joke about Will Smith slapping her

Late-night comedian later called Georgia Republican ‘scum’ in Tuesday monologue

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

California Rep. Bera bitten by a wild fox on US Capitol grounds

WASHINGTON — Fox news made its way to Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

NJ Capitol rioter who told cop ‘give us Nancy,’ then took Pelosi’s mics, gets 10-day term

A New Jersey man who stole two microphones belonging to Nancy Pelosi and smoked a cigarette in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda was sentenced to 10 days in prison and a year of probation for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 25, 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

Police proposal would start reopening Capitol later this month

WASHINGTON — Plans are in the works to reopen the Capitol in phases, starting March 28, according to a proposed Capitol Police plan reviewed by CQ Roll Call.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022

Police proposal would start reopening Capitol later this month - Roll Call

The Capitol would reopen to visitors in phases, starting March 28 with school groups, according to a proposed Capitol Police plan.

Roll Call · Mar 14, 2022

NYPD official named Capitol Police director of intelligence - Roll Call

Ravi Satkalmi, a high-ranking NYPD intelligence official, will be the Capitol Police’s next director of intelligence.

Roll Call · Mar 10, 2022

Legislative Branch bill boosts Members Representational Allowance, Capitol Police - Roll Call

The fiscal 2022 omnibus bill would boost staff and operations funding, including for Capitol Police, which has had hiring challenges.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Report on Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 shows lack of clarity on use of force

WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police department needs to better understand and address potential officer hesitancy to use force, the Government Accountability Office found in a report released Monday regarding steps the department should take to improve preparations for violent demonstrations like Jan. 6.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022