US Capitol Attack
On January 6, 2021, a mob attacked the U.S. Capitol Building in an attempt to thwart the certification of the 2020 Presidential election.
The riot resulted in the death of Officer Brian Sicknick, the police-involved shooting death of one attacker as she tried to gain access to the U.S. House of Representatives and the deaths of three participants from medical emergencies.
Fallout from the siege included the resignation of Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund amid criticism of law enforcement’s preparation and response to the insurrection, as well as an investigation into the actions of some officers working during the breach and of off-duty officers who were in D.C. for the rally.
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief and U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms Terry Gainer discusses the unique issues facing Capitol police officers
Crowd control
A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent
September 11, then and now
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Chief J. Thomas Manger is a familiar face in the Washington, D.C. area within law enforcement circles
This is the latest honor for Officer Goodman, who was seen facing down an angry mob in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
Gladys Sicknick and her late son’s girlfriend were in the Capitol on Thursday to push for the independent commission
The measures now face an uncertain outcome in the evenly divided Senate
The letter, which was not officially issued by the U.S. Capitol Police, admonished Congress members for opposing the commission
Modeled after the investigation into the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a bill would establish an independent, bipartisan commission
Some of those charged argue they can’t be guilty of anything because police stood by, but security footage tells a different story
The former acting Defense Secretary will likely be asked about complaints that it too long to dispatch the National Guard
Officials said the proposal would create a commission evenly split between Republicans and Democrats, similar to the panel that investigated the 9/11 terror attacks
The D.C. medical examiner’s office has ruled that Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick suffered a stroke and died from natural causes
Capitol Police Inspector General Michael A. Bolton will testify for the first time on Thursday
“There is insufficient evidence to support a criminal prosecution,” officials said in a statement
President Biden, lawmakers and Capitol police officers paid tribute to Officer William “Billy” Evans on Tuesday
The timeline adds another layer of understanding about the state of fear and panic while the attack played out
Sixteen agencies have until Thursday to turn over all communications regarding the Jan. 6 attack in compliance with a congressional inquiry
Hundreds of officers are considering retirement or finding jobs elsewhere, union officials said in a statement
The officers seek damages for claims including aiding assault and directing infliction of emotional distress
Maj. Gen. William Walker was closely involved with the security on Jan. 6 as he dispatched troops to back up Capitol Police
The suspects in the videos have not yet been identified
All four defendants are charged with conspiring to impede Congress’ certification of the Electoral College vote
The measure would commission three gold medals: one each for the Capitol and Metropolitan police departments and one for the Smithsonian Institution to display with a plaque that lists the other agencies that aided in protecting the Capitol on Jan. 6
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
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
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