News Releases
On Thursday, July 4, 2019, the 39th annual "A Capitol Fourth" Concert, celebrating America's Independence Day, will air live from the West Front of the United States Capitol.
The concert begins at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, and gates will open to the public at 3 p.m.
There will also be a full concert dress rehearsal on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, beginning at 8 p.m. Gates will open to the public at 3 p.m.
Both events are open to the public and no tickets are required.
The Capitol Police Board announced today the selection of Acting Chief of Police Steven A. Sund as the 10th Chief of Police of the United States Capitol Police. "The Capitol Police Board is confident Chief Sund's operational knowledge of the Department and experience serving as the Assistant Chief coupled with his lengthy law enforcement career will be a tremendous asset in leading the Department in the years ahead."
The Board's full announcement is below.
Speaker Pelosi. Madam Speaker, I'm pleased to rise to join our distinguished Republican Leader, Mr. McCarthy, to honor the dedicated, distinguished service of an outstanding public servant, United States Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa.
On Sunday, May 26, 2019, the annual National Memorial Day Concert will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. This year's event marks the 30th anniversary broadcast of the concert. The program honors our servicemen and women, their families, and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The 38th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service will be held on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. This ceremony honors law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. The Roll Call of Heroes read during the ceremony will honor the 228 peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during calendar year 2018.
Statement of Chief Matthew R.
Chief Matthew R. Verderosa announced today that he will retire from the United States Capitol Police (USCP) on May 31, 2019, after 34 years in law enforcement, including three years as the Chief of Police.
On February 5, 2019, President Donald J. Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the Chamber of the House of Representatives beginning at 9 p.m.
Given the high level of security surrounding the event, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) is responsible for a significant amount of preparation and coordination with its numerous law enforcement partners, including the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Park Police, and Metropolitan Police Department.
The Capitol Police Board announced today the selection of Michael A. Bolton to be the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Inspector General, effective January 20, 2019. Under Public Law 109-55, Congress established the USCP Office of Inspector General (OIG). The Inspector General reports directly to the Capitol Police Board, and heads the OIG. The OIG supervises and conducts audits, inspections, and investigations involving USCP programs, functions, systems, and operations.