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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2013

Tactical Unit was Ordered Away from Navy Yard Rampage

It was reasonable for officials to reroute a Capitol Police tactical squad away from the Washington Navy Yard rampage amid concerns about possible threats to the U.S. Capitol after the officers got stuck in traffic, according to a report released Friday that defends the decision.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 8, 2013

Video: Citizen Captures Cruiser Crash In Capitol Chase

A bystander captured raw cell-phone footage of a U.S. Capitol Police officer striking a barrier near Capitol Hill during a deadly Oct. 3 pursuit. The video shows a patrol car slamming into the barrier and skidding out.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2013

Capitol Police SWAT Team Thwarted at Navy Yard

A U.S. Capitol Police commander ordered the agency's SWAT team to stand down Monday morning as operators arrived at the gate of the Washington Navy Yard to confront the shooter.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2013

Wis. Officer Stabbed In Neck, Suspect Arrested

A 25-year-old West Allis man was in custody Wednesday night, suspected in the stabbing of a Capitol police officer at the State Office Building in downtown Milwaukee.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 30, 2012

Officer Sues Capitol Police for Restricting Duties

A Capitol Police officer has filed suit against the department for restricting her duties and challenging her fitness for the job following the suicide of her husband.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2012

2 Calif. Officers Injured In Occupy Protest

Two California law enforcement officers were injured during a clash with Occupy protesters at the state Capitol. A city police officer was injured when a member of the Occupy group jumped on him, and a CHP officer was hurt after being struck by an object.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 20, 2011

Phoenix Cop's 2010 Death Remains a Mystery

A death of a Phoenix Police officer who was found fatally shot near the State Capitol in October has been classified as "death unknown," and investigators say evidence suggests it could have been a homicide or suicide.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 10, 2011

La. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Crash

A Louisiana capitol police officer was killed in a crash Tuesday night, when his department vehicle crossed the interstate median and struck an 18-wheeler and pickup truck head on.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 14, 2011

U.S. Capitol Police Redesign Cruisers

The timing was right for the U.S. Capitol Police to launch a new look for their patrol cars, as the agency began replacing its entire fleet of 201 patrol vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 21, 2011

Indiana Capitol Guard Behaved Badly In Governor's Home

The Indiana Capitol Police has launched an internal investigation into a claim that an officer assigned to guard Gov. Mitch Daniels' part-time residence slept on duty, rifled through family members underwear, showered and ate from the fridge.

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