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October 14, 2004
On October 13, 2004, at approximately 10:47 p.m., United States Capitol Police responded to a small fire on the basement level of the Rayburn House office building.
October 5, 2004
The United States Capitol Police would like to remind those who may be affected by our vehicle checkpoints some of the standard guidelines when approaching a security checkpoint.
September 23, 2004
On Monday, September 27, 2004, at 7:00 a.m., the Washington Redskins Marching Band will be present during an United States Capitol Police roll call that will be held on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
September 3, 2004
On Sunday, September 5, 2004, the Labor Day Concert, sponsored by the National Park Service, will take place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
August 2, 2004
Due to the recent announcement from the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Capitol Police will be increasing security for Capitol grounds.
July 7, 2004
Air sampling in the Senate Cloakrooms and the Senate Press Gallery was conducted overnight. All tests for asbestos were negative.
July 6, 2004
Effective immediately, July 6, 2004, at 1:00 p.m., the Senate Democratic and Republican Cloakrooms, along with portions of the Senate Press Galleries in the United States Capitol, will be closed for asbestos testing.
June 30, 2004
On Sunday, July 4, 2004, at 8:00 p.m., A Capitol Fourth concert will take place on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
June 23, 2004
On Saturday, June 26, 2004, the United States Capitol Police will conduct a Child Restraint Application and Detection Learning Exercise (CRADLE).
June 17, 2004
Chief Terrance W. Gainer is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief James P. Rohan to the position of Assistant Chief upon the upcoming retirement of Assistant Chief Robert Howe.