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Senate Rules Committee hears Capitol Police report progress, flags staffing gaps for member protection
Summary
Senate Rules Committee members praised the U.S. Capitol Police for implementing inspector general recommendations, expanding staffing and building new intelligence and wellness programs, while pressing the chief on staffing shortfalls for dignitary protection, threat investigations, cyber risks and member security beyond the Capitol complex.
Chair Amy Klobuchar convened the Senate Rules and Administration Committee’s final oversight hearing of the Congress to review the U.S. Capitol Police’s reforms and readiness for upcoming national special security events.
“Notably, all 103 recommendations that the department’s inspector general issued in the series of reports after January 6th have now been implemented,” Klobuchar said in opening remarks, crediting bipartisan work on security reforms and legislation that now allows the Capitol Police to request National Guard assistance in emergencies.
Chief Major told senators the department has strengthened planning, intelligence and frontline capabilities since July 2021. He described a centralized intelligence bureau, a standing civil disturbance unit composed of six platoons and a wellness center that provides trauma‑informed counseling and peer‑support training. “I can confirm that. We are. Every officers…
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