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Police who defended US Capitol during January 6 attack honoured

US lawmakers praise officers who protected the Capitol against Trump supporters seeking to overturn the 2020 election.

Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2022

Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 failures 'largely' fixed but extremism threat persists

USCP Chief Tom Manger says problems that led to the Capitol riot have been addressed, and he is focusing on expanding field offices to be better prepared for rising threats to congressional members.

WEKU · Dec 6, 2022

Rep. Lofgren lambastes Capitol Police for security lapses - Roll Call

A top House Democrat is questioning Capitol Police efforts to protect lawmakers following last week’s attack at Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home.

Roll Call · Nov 2, 2022

Capitol Police chief says group of Rep. Barry Loudermilk's constituents was not suspicious - Roll Call

The House Jan. 6 select committee sought information from Loudermilk about a group that visited with him on Jan. 5, 2021.

Roll Call · Jun 14, 2022

Capitol Police: GOP Rep led Capitol tour

Rep. Barry Loudermilk escorted a group of 12 constituents but he left as the group swelled

Salon · Jun 14, 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

Chief asks for $105.5 million more in funding for Capitol Police - Roll Call

Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger wants a $105.5 million budget increase to hire more officers for what he describes as a severely understaffed department.

Roll Call · Mar 30, 2022