Major Incidents in Law Enforcement History
These social media celebrations recognize the courage, dedication and leadership of women in law enforcement
Bob Paul transitioned from a sailor to gold miner, then to a respected lawman; learn how his determined efforts bring peace and justice to a chaotic frontier
Law enforcement agencies nationwide highlight the courage, dedication and achievements of Black officers, reinforcing a commitment to diversity and inclusion
The men are accused of using bear spray on Officer Brian Sicknick, but it’s not clear yet if the spray contributed to Sicknick’s death
A Capitol Police request to extend the deployment of 2,300 Guard members was approved last week
A judge denied the officers’ privacy arguments, saying the officers “participated in a very public and publicized event”
Guard members will remain until May 23 at the request of Capitol Police officials
A digital public archive is looking for LEOs to share their experiences of working during the COVID-19 pandemic
Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman has faced scrutiny over the force’s response on Jan. 6
A medic said officers were “pulled into the crowd and trampled” and “assaulted with scaffolding materials”
Troops still on deployment since the Jan. 6 attack are set to return home in March
Police are increasing their presence amid a warning about a militia group’s “possible plot” to storm the building again
Maj. William J. Walker testified that he received a “frantic” call from former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, but had to wait hours for approval from defense officials
Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday
FBI Director Chris Wray said the agency is “not at a point” where it can confirm the cause of Officer Brian Sicknick’s death
FBI Director Chris Wray told lawmakers intel was properly shared with other law enforcement agencies even though it was raw and unverified
Capitol Police Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said there was no way to know the extent of the attack
Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund described a scene that was “like nothing” he had seen in his 30 years of policing
The officer had posted about his participation through videos on social media, officials reported
Police officials suggested that the fence remain until September, in part because investigators are tracking continuing threats against lawmakers
In total, 35 officers are facing internal investigations, an agency spokesperson said
Family members believe Officers Jeffrey Smith and Howard Liebengood would still be alive if they had stayed home on Jan. 6
Three police leaders, including former chief of U.S. Capitol Police Steven Sund, have been invited to testify
Rank-and-file officers delivered an ‘overwhelming’ rebuke of department leadership, union officials said Monday
“We must get to the truth of how this happened,” wrote House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will introduce legislation to honor officers who defended lawmakers on Jan. 6
It’s been more than 1,000 days since a gunman burst into a Florida high school, killing 17 people and wounding 17 others
Previously unseen security footage was released Wednesday as evidence in the impeachment trial
The union representing rank-and-file officers is set to hold a vote of no confidence Thursday
Several police officers who responded to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack and the family of slain Officer Brian Sicknick attended the game
Case law provides public employers with precedent to dismiss employees whose personal associations are deemed antagonistic to the employer’s mission and integrity
Police officers, President Biden and a handful of congressional leaders came to pay their respects
The shooting of Ashli Babbitt remains under investigation and a final decision hasn’t been made
