News Releases
October 9, 2014
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) became aware today of a video posted online showing an interaction between a Special Agent from our Dignitary Protection Division, and an unknown individual with no observable credentials approaching a Senator.
October 1, 2014
The dedication ceremony for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 11:00a.m. at the memorial site, 150 Washington Ave., SW (Washington Ave. & Second St. SW).
August 26, 2014
The Labor Day Capitol Concert will take place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
August 11, 2014
Assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive at the United States Capitol Police (USCP) on August 18, 2014 to evaluate the Department's policies, procedures, operations and administrative management services as it pertains to applicable CALEA standards.
July 1, 2014
On Friday, July 4, 2014, at 8:00 p.m., "A Capitol Fourth Concert" will be broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
May 30, 2014
The Capitol Police Board has amended the Traffic Regulations for the United States Capitol Grounds, now referred to as the Capitol Traffic Regulations (CTR).
May 22, 2014
On Sunday, May 25, 2014, at 8:00 p.m., the National Memorial Day Concert will be broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
May 13, 2014
The 33rd Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service will be held on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 15, 2014.
March 7, 2014
The United States Capitol Police Crash Team in partnership with Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Unit are investigating a traffic crash which occurred on South Capitol Street and D Street, Southeast.
February 27, 2014
We are pleased to announce that on February 26, 2014, the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) fully migrated to a new radio system—an encrypted, 14-channel, digital trunked P25 radio system.