News Releases
February 4, 2004
The United States Capitol Police will hold a press conference tomorrow, February 5, 2004 at the corner of Delaware Ave and C Street, NE to provide any updates to the recent Ricin incident.
February 3, 2004
The United States Capitol Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are continuing a joint investigation into the Ricin incident that began Monday, February 2, 2004 when a powdery substance was discovered in a room in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
January 9, 2004
On Saturday, January 10, 2004, the United States Capitol Police will be conducting a training exercise.
December 4, 2003
On Friday, December 5, 2003, the United States Capitol Police will host the Fourth Annual Holiday Party for sixty Birney children. The event will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Dirksen Senate Office Building room SDG50.
November 3, 2003
Today, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the United States Capitol Police arrested Jasper CROWN, of no fixed address, for Destruction of Government Property outside of the Cannon House Office Building.
October 30, 2003
At approximately 1 p.m. today, the United States Capitol Police determined that someone with a gun had entered the Cannon House Office Building. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that the gun was a plastic toy revolver that was part of a Halloween costume.
October 9, 2003
On Saturday, October 11, 2003, the United States Capitol Police will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Third Street between Jefferson Drive NW and Madison Drive SW.
July 7, 2003
Chief Terrance W. Gainer regretfully announces the departure of the USCP Chief Administrative Officer John M. McWilliam.
July 2, 2003
On Friday, July 4, 2003 the Annual Independence Day Concert will take place on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
July 2, 2003
On Thursday, July 3, 2003, the area police chiefs will be holding an informative press conference on this year's safety tips for the July 4th events.