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June 30, 2009
The 29th Capitol Fourth Concert will be broadcast live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol on Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
June 10, 2009
I am honored to announce that this year’s Exchange Club Officer of the Year is Officer Angel Mencia.
June 8, 2009
Today at approximately 3:30 pm, USCP responded to the South Mezzanine Door of the Capitol Vistor Center (CVC) to investigate the report of a suspicious package (unattended bag).
May 20, 2009
On Sunday, May 24, 2009, at 8:00 p.m., the National Memorial Day Concert will take place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
May 14, 2009
The 28th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service will be held on the West Front of the Capitol at Noon on Friday, May 15, 2009.
April 14, 2009
On Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at approximately 9:50 A.M., U.S. Capitol Police Officer John W. Ruskoski was struck by a moving vehicle at the intersection of 1st and Constitution, NE, while on routine motorcycle patrol.
March 26, 2009
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) arrived at the United States Capitol Police on January 3, 2009, to complete its on-site evaluation of the Department for CALEA reaccreditation for the 2006 – 2008 period.
March 10, 2009
At approximately 2:20 pm today, a driver approached a U.S. Capitol Police officer for directions at Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Upon further investigation, the vehicle was deemed suspicious and the driver was detained for further questioning. He was arrested without incident and transported to USCP headquarters for processing.
February 20, 2009
On Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the President’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress will take place in the United States Capitol at approximately 9:00 p.m.
February 10, 2009
At approximately 4:00 pm today, a man drove up to the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol and told Capitol Police officers that he had a delivery for President Obama. After further questioning by the officers, the man admitted to having a rifle in his vehicle. He was arrested without incident and was transported to USCP HQ for processing.