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Michael G. Sullivan was sworn in as the new chief of the United States Capitol Police on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Senate Sergeant at Arms Jennifer A. Hemingway administered the oath of office on the Senate Steps at 9:00 a.m. Architect of the Capitol Thomas E. Austin and Deputy House Sergeant at Arms Sean Keating (on behalf of House Sergeant at Arms William McFarland) were also in attendance.
On Friday, July 4, A Capitol Fourth -- America's national Independence Day celebration -- will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. The concert will be broadcast at 8:00 p.m.
The Capitol Police Board welcomes Michael G. Sullivan to the position of Chief of the United States Capitol Police.
With over 30 years of law enforcement experience across three major U.S. cities, Michael Sullivan has focused on increasing transparency, improving departmental efficiency, and fostering strong relationships between officers, elected officials, and the community.
On Sunday, May 25, the National Memorial Day Concert will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol on public television stations nationwide (check local listings) and streaming online to honor our servicemen and women, their families, and all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
There is also a dress rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, that is open to the public. Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, March 4, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver an address before a Joint Session of Congress.
Road Closures
To ensure everyone's safety, the United States Capitol Police will temporarily close roads around the U.S. Capitol on March 4.
From 12:01 a.m. until the conclusion of the event, the following roads will be closed to the public:
The number of United States Capitol Police (USCP) threat assessment cases has climbed for the second year in a row. In 2024, the USCP’s Threat Assessment Section (TAS) investigated 9,474 concerning statements and direct threats against the Members of Congress, including their families and staff. The number of concerning statements and direct threats usually increases during election years.
Here are the TAS case numbers for the last five years:
“On Tuesday, January 21, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) received a lookout for a man with reported mental health issues and suicidal thoughts who was believed to be armed and in the area. At approximately 1:15 p.m., USCP officers spotted the man’s car on First Street, near East Capitol Street, NE. Officers conducted a canvass of the area and discovered that the man had recently entered the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) and taken a Capitol tour.
“At the request of the President-elect and the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the 60th Inauguration will be held inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The ticketed areas outside, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, will now be closed to ticketed guests on Monday, January 20, due to the extremely cold weather that is expected in Washington, D.C. The United States Capitol Police, along with our law enforcement partners, will still have a heightened security posture with an increased law enforcement presence and layers of physical security.
01/17/25 - UPDATE: “At the request of the President-elect and the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the 60th Inauguration will be held inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The ticketed areas outside, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, will now be closed to ticketed guests on Monday, January 20, due to the extremely cold weather that is expected in Washington, D.C. The United States Capitol Police, along with our law enforcement partners, will still have a heightened security posture with an increased law enforcement presence and layers of physical security.
United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers arrested a man who attempted to set his car on fire along First Street, NW, near the Grant Memorial.
Just before 5:30 p.m., USCP officers were alerted to a man who had parked on First Street, NW. The man had lit a bag, which was on top of his car, on fire. While officers ran over to the man, the bag extinguished on its own. The man was arrested.