GAO, Stakeholders Call for Improved Training, Communication for Capitol Police
A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) surveyed U.S. Capitol Police officers present at the melee and assessed prominent stakeholders.
Aftermath of U.S. Capitol Insurrection Highlights Federal Law Enforcement Obstacles in Combating Extremism
One year after the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, federal law enforcement agencies have focused on preventing a future attack, identifying extremism, and prosecuting individuals who contributed to the insurrection.
Congress Increases Oversight of Capitol Police; Provides Chief Emergency Authority
With the first anniversary of the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, approaching, various insurrection related actions have occurred over the past week.
Six Months Since Attack on Capitol, FBI Requests Continued Help from Public
July 6, 2021 marked six months since the U.S. Capitol riot where the Capitol was attacked by individuals who attempted to undermine the peaceful transition of power between presidents.
House Passes Dedicated Security Supplemental Funding
The House Committee on Appropriations introduced a $1.9 billion proposal to increase security measures at the Capitol and cover overtime and hazard pay for officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 insurrection. The bill was approved in the House with a 213-212 vote and will now move to the Senate.
U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General Testifies on Events Leading Up to Attack on Capitol
U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton testified before the House Administration Committee on the IG’s 104 page report, “Review of the Events Surrounding the January 6, 2021, Takeover of the U.S. Capitol.”
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lies in honor at U.S. Capitol
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was fatally injured during the January 6 insurrection, was honored with a congressional tribute in the Capitol Rotunda.
Rioters Breach U.S. Capitol in Protest of Election Certification
On Wednesday, several thousand supporters of President Trump’s reelection campaign marched from the White House to the Capitol building, where the group breached security. The group climbed onto the Capitol by scaling vertical walls and overwhelming U.S. Capitol Police.