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DPS reports 58 threat assessments this year, staffing shortfalls and planned hires for Capitol security
Summary
The Department of Public Safety told ACAS there have been 58 threats elevated to assessment this year, that over 20 Capitol security officer vacancies exist (140 applicants, 16 hires after backgrounds), and that a full-time threat investigator will be placed with the BCA to handle elevated cases.
At the Nov. 21 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Capital Area Security, Department of Public Safety representatives updated the panel on threat assessments, staffing and training for Capitol security.
Colonel Bogaevich reported that 58 threats year-to-date were elevated to an assessment level that prompts coordination with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension…
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