News Releases
"Thanks to the efforts of the Congressional Leadership, especially House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Administration, enough doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been secured to vaccinate all USCP personnel. I also want to acknowledge retired Lt. General Russel Honoré, who is leading the external review of Capitol Complex security at the Speaker's request, for his assistance with this effort.
"The family of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick thanks the Congressional leadership for bestowing this historic honor on our fallen American hero. We also wish to express our appreciation to the millions of people who have offered their support and sympathies during this difficult time. Knowing our personal tragedy and loss is shared by our nation brings hope for healing."
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At approximately 10 a.m. on January 28, 2021, United States Capitol Police Officers stopped a male Suspect attempting to gain access through a security checkpoint at Louisiana and New Jersey Avenues, NW, while on foot.
The Officers advised the Suspect that he could not enter the checkpoint, and the Suspect attempted to bypass the Officers. As Officers attempted to arrest the Suspect, he actively resisted arrest.
"In the days following January 6, 2021, with the assistance of our Federal and local law enforcement partners, and our Congressional stakeholders, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) has hardened the physical security across the Capitol Complex in order to further protect the Congress.
On January 27, 2021, at approximately 1:35 p.m., a United States Capitol Police Officer observed a vehicle parallel parked in the middle of the intersection of Second Street and Washington Avenue, SW.
The Suspect had exited the vehicle and walked north in the roadway of the 100 block of Washington Avenue, SW. The USCP Officer made contact with the Suspect and asked if there was a gun in the vehicle, to which the Suspect advised there was a pistol in the center console. The Suspect was placed under arrest and transported to Headquarters for processing.
Please see the following Joint Statement from the U.S. National Guard and United States Capitol Police.
Statement of Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman:
"I want to assure everyone that, with the exception of specific times on Inauguration Day itself while the swearing-in ceremonies were underway, the United States Capitol police did not instruct the National Guard to vacate the Capitol Building facilities. And on Inauguration Day, the Guard was notified and encouraged to reoccupy the spaces in the Capitol and CVC at 2 p.m.
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021, United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers stopped an adult female Suspect at First Street and Columbus Circle, NE, at a security checkpoint put in place for the Presidential Inauguration. The Suspect presented what was identified as a military challenge coin, and stated that she was a law enforcement officer. As the USCP officers questioned the Suspect, she drove off in the vehicle, and again was stopped at 50 Massachusetts Avenue.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2021, United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers stopped a Suspect at North Capitol Street and E Street, NE, at a security checkpoint put in place for the Presidential Inauguration. The Suspect presented a non-government issued credential, and the officers observed a handgun in plain sight in the Suspect's vehicle. A search of the vehicle also found numerous rounds of ammunition.
The Suspect was placed under arrest and transported to USCP Headquarters for processing.
In preparation for the 59th Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) has implemented a number of enhanced security measures across the U.S. Capitol Complex, including global fencing and street closures until further notice.