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Capitol Police reports more threats against members, staff in 2023 - Roll Call

Capitol Police investigated more threats against members of Congress and staff in 2023 than the previous year.

Roll Call · Jan 18, 2024

Lawsuit settlement modifies rules for Capitol Hill demonstrations - Roll Call

A lawsuit has resulted in loosened rules around permits for demonstrations on the campus and limited exemptions that lawmakers are afforded.

Roll Call · Jan 4, 2024

Some Capitol Police officers on forced leave after hitting pay cap - Roll Call

Capitol Police officers who have worked substantial overtime, resulting in them hitting an annual pay cap are being put on leave without pay.

Roll Call · Dec 7, 2023

Senate offices evacuated after ‘bad call’ about active shooter - Roll Call

Metro PD received an active shooter call and Capitol Police searched offices, but no shooter was located and no injuries reported.

Roll Call · Aug 2, 2023

U.S. Capitol Police to open Texas field office, citing rising threats against members of Congress

Offices also will open in Milwaukee and Boston “due to the increased threat environment,” the police chief says.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 27, 2023

Capitol Police chief pitches more field offices to protect lawmakers - Roll Call

The Capitol Police wants to open new field offices to help combat an increase in the number of threats against members of Congress.

Roll Call · Jul 26, 2023

Capitol Police mark 25 years since gunman killed two officers - Roll Call

The Capitol Police community gathered Monday to honor two officers killed in the line of duty by a gunman 25 years ago.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2023

Capitol Police end contract with company that rejected atypical percentage of recruits - Roll Call

The Capitol Police has ended a contract with a screening company with a high rate of rejecting officer applicants, among other issues.

Roll Call · Jun 22, 2023

House Republicans target Capitol Police preparedness in review of Jan. 6 attack - Roll Call

The Capitol Police are failing to make necessary changes in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, House Republicans asserted Tuesday.

Roll Call · May 16, 2023

Connolly staffers hospitalized after assailant with bat enters district office - Roll Call

An individual armed with a baseball bat entered the Fairfax, Va., office of Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Monday and injured two staffers.

Roll Call · May 15, 2023