News Releases
February 1, 2006
The United States Capitol Police will request that the U.S. Attorney’s Office not pursue the charge against Cindy Lee Sheehan who was arrested Tuesday Night before the President’s State of the Union address.
January 26, 2006
On Tuesday, January 31, 2006, the State of the Union Address will take place in the United States Capitol.
January 25, 2006
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Inspector Phillip D. Morse to the position of Deputy Chief, effective Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Deputy Chief Morse will assume command of the Uniformed Services Bureau.
December 14, 2005
On Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at approximately 11:35 a.m., members of the Sojourners, a faith-based advocacy group assembled at the rotunda door of the Cannon House Office Building.
November 29, 2005
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on December 3, 2005, to examine all aspects of the United States Capitol Police policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Terrance Gainer announced today.
October 28, 2005
The viewing for Mrs. Rosa Parks in the United States Capitol Rotunda will be open to the public from 6 p.m. until midnight on Sunday, October 30, 2005, and from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2005.
October 21, 2005
At approximately 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 21, 2005, two white males occupying a gray, 2005 Chevrolet Impala rental vehicle with Florida license plates approached a United States Capitol Police officer on Capitol Grounds.
October 20, 2005
Chief Terrance W. Gainer today announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Christopher M. McGaffin to the position of Assistant Chief upon the upcoming retirement of Assistant Chief James P. Rohan, after 30 years of dedicated service to the United States Capitol Police.
October 13, 2005
On Saturday, October 15, 2005, the Million More Movement will be held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March.
October 12, 2005
Chief Terrance W. Gainer today announced the retirement of the United States Capitol Police Assistant Chief of Police, James P. Rohan. Assistant Chief Rohan leaves the Department after 30 years of dedicated service.