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Tag: U.S. Capitol Riot: Page 3
Command
Capitol Police Vote No Confidence in New Chief
The union said that 92% of its members voted no confidence in acting Chief Yogananda Pittman, who assumed the role two days after the riots. Union Chairman Gus Papathanasiou said there are leaders within the department that are better suited for leadership.
February 16, 2021
Patrol
Suicides of DC-Area Officers Call Attention to Effects of Riots on Police
Since George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis and the volatile demonstrations that followed in cities across the country, “the occupation has been under tremendous scrutiny by the public,” said John Violanti, a research professor at the University of Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions.
February 12, 2021
Patrol
Pelosi Introduces Bill to Give Capitol Police, Other DC Officers Medals for Riot Response
Pelosi has asked all lawmakers to co-sponsor the bill. The legislation would create three congressional gold medals to be given to the U.S. Capitol Police and Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department as well as to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research purposes.
February 12, 2021
Command
Capitol Police Expected to Vote No Confidence in Leadership
If the no confidence vote is successful, it would send a message to the department and the public that more than 1,000 union officers want new leadership.
February 10, 2021
Patrol
Investigators Recommend No Charges for Officer who Killed Woman During Capitol Riot
The shooting of Ashli Babbitt remains under investigation by the DC Metropolitan Police, the US Attorney's Office in Washington, DC, and civil rights prosecutors, a routine process for shootings involving the Capitol Police.
February 2, 2021
Patrol
Fallen Capitol Officer to Lie in Honor in Rotunda
A ceremonial arrival will take place Tuesday night, and a viewing period will commence at 10Â p.m. for members of the U.S. Capitol Police and continue overnight.
February 1, 2021
Patrol
Capitol Police Back Bill to Allow Fallen Officer to Lie in Rotunda
The U.S. Capitol Police released a statement Thursday backing a proposed bill to let Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who died from injuries suffered during the Jan. 6 riot, lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda.
January 29, 2021
Patrol
140 Officers were Injured in Capitol Riot, Officials Say
“I have officers who were not issued helmets prior to the attack who have sustained head injuries,” Gus Papathanasiou, Capitol Police union chairman, said in a statement Wednesday. “One officer has two cracked ribs and two smashed spinal discs and another was stabbed with a metal fence stake, to name some of the injuries.”
January 28, 2021
Patrol
Second DC Officer who Responded to Capitol Riot Dies of Suicide
A second police officer who responded to the U.S. Capitol riot has died by suicide, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Acting Chief Robert J. Contee told Congress Tuesday.
January 27, 2021
Patrol
Florida Officer Fired Over Facebook Posts
In apparent response to the riot at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, the officer wrote: “The silent majority will rise!! Day one of the Revolutionary War!! Hang on, it’s only just begun."
January 25, 2021
Patrol
FBI Asks for Public Help in IDing 10 Capitol Rioters
The FBI is asking the public for help identifying 10 individuals who are accused of assaulting federal officers and engaging in violence at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.
January 21, 2021
Patrol
CT Man Arrested and Charged with Attacking DC Officer During Capitol Riot
The Justice Department criminal complaint says McCaughey repeatedly told the officer “just go home” and “come on man, you are going to get squished, just go home” while allegedly using a police shield against the officer during the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol Building.
January 20, 2021
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