Six months after the riot, the Capitol Police Department says it has better communication and training
The Capitol Police Department says it’s made progress in the last six months since the January 6 riot.
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Capitol Police officer killed during car attack lies in honor at Capitol Rotunda
The Capitol Police officer killed earlier this month, now lies in honor in the Capitol’s Rotunda. Officer William Evans died April 2 after a man rammed a vehicle into a barricade at the Capitol.
One Capitol Police officer dead after man crashes vehicle into barricade, hitting two officers
One U.S. Capitol Police officer is dead after a suspect rammed a vehicle into a barricade, hitting two officers. Officials say police fired shots as the suspect got out of the vehicle, holding a knife.
Capitol Police inspector general releases preliminary report on January 6 riots
The inspector general for the U.S. Capitol Police has issued a scathing preliminary report about the Capitol Hill riots. The IG found the department failed to send out intelligence, as early as December 30, suggesting protesters may have been inclined to become violent.
