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Friday at 7pm, Officer Eugene Goodman will throw out the first pitch at the game.
On January 6, he led a violent mob away from our elected leaders. Officer Goodman's act of valor was just one of many our officers displayed.
Good luck Eugene! We know you'll nail it!
This morning our screening team prevented this assault rifle from getting anywhere near the U.S. Capitol.
REMINDER: All weapons are banned from Capitol Grounds.
Here is what happened: bit.ly/3zWo9z5
CRITICAL INCIDENT: USCP is responding to the North Barricade vehicle access point along Independence Avenue for reports someone rammed a vehicle into two USCP officers. A suspect is in custody. Both officers are injured. All three have been transported to the hospital.
Statement from the Family of USCP Officer Billy Evans
We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of our Department!
2-year-old Lila is our first full-time emotional support black lab. Lila's first day is on July 5.
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UPDATE: The other USCP officer who was struck by the car is in stable and non-threatening condition.
As we mourn the loss of Officer Billy Evans, we are grateful for the honor bestowed upon him by Congress.
Today’s memorial service at the Capitol Rotunda will be on at 10:30 AM EST.
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news one of our beloved German Shepherds passed away.
K-9 Uri, who was 4 years old, died this week from complications from an infection.
At approximately 12:40 pm, USCP officers arrested a man, who had a knife, for a weapons violation.
Our officers are searching in and around the Senate Office Buildings in response to a concerning 911 call. Please stay away from the area as we are still investigating. We will continue to communicate with the public here.
USCP Officers Arrest California Man with Bayonet & Machete: bit.ly/3locKAj
Approximately 400 to 450 people were inside the protest area today (excluding law enforcement).
The Capitol was evacuated out of an abundance of caution this evening.
There is no threat at the Capitol.
More details to come.
The USCP also stopped a vehicle along Louisiana Ave. this morning and subsequently arrested two people for felony extraditable warrants out of Texas. One was for Possession of a Firearm. The other was for a probation violation.
So far, the USCP is reporting a total of 4 arrests.
At 1:30 pm, someone spotted what appeared to be a handgun on a man in the crowd. The witness told USCP officers, who detained the suspect. At this time, it is not clear why the man was at the demonstration. Officers charged him with 40 U.S. Code § 5104 - Unlawful activities.
USCP Arrests Man with Fake Badge, Body Armor & High Capacity Magazines: bit.ly/3GKcypj
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If you are inside the Senate Buildings, everyone inside should be sheltering in place as the report was for a possible active shooter. It should be noted that we do not have any confirmed reports of gunshots.
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“Billy was the best father, son, brother, and friend anyone could ever hope for. His death has left a gaping void in our lives that will never be filled."
-Family of USCP Officer Billy Evans
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MEDIA ALERT: This is an active bomb threat investigation. The staging area for journalists covering this situation is at Constitution and First Street, NW for your safety.
Please continue to avoid the area around the Library of Congress.
Tonight we held our annual Memorial Service, honoring the Capitol Police officers who died in the Line of Duty.
The procession for Officer Billy Evans passed the U.S. Capitol this afternoon.
Officer Evans spent 18 years protecting this building and everyone inside it.
USCP lined up to pay respect to our fallen hero.
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UPDATE: Here is the latest information.
The U.S. Capitol Police Department is deeply grateful for the support we’ve received from around the world. We wish we could respond to each one of you. Please know your sympathy is appreciated beyond words.
“The USCP has asked the Department of Defense for the ability to receive National Guard support should the need arise on September 18.” – The United States Capitol Police
NOW: The USCP is responding to a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress.
Please stay away from this area and follow this account for the latest information.
We have received several reports of aggressive fox encounters on or near the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
For your safety, please do not approach any foxes.
Animal Control Officers are working to trap and relocate any foxes they find.
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Correction: We made a total of 35 arrests for Crowding, Obstructing or Incommoding (DC Code § 22–1307).
That arrest number includes 17 Members of Congress.
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UPDATE: We made a total of 34 arrests for Crowding, Obstructing or Incommoding (DC Code § 22–1307).
That arrest number includes 16 Members of Congress.
EXERCISE: Monday morning, June 7, we will be working with our federal, state, and local partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.
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UPDATE: The press staging area will be at Upper Senate Park near the fountain. We are planning on a 2:45pm briefing.
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The suspect, 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry, has been to safely taken into custody.
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"While family was always first, Billy had the open, welcoming personality that led him to make friends with anyone he met. He relished bringing people together and making sure everyone felt included and had a good time."
-Family of USCP Officer Billy Evans
Here are a few more pictures of the 7:15am swearing-in with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners.
Today Attorney General Merrick Garland visited one of our roll calls to thank our brave USCP Officers and give them an update on the January 6 cases.
We thank Attorney General Garland, the , and all our law enforcement partners for their support!
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Correction: Constitution Avenue
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Due to the external security threat at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol, the following road closures are in effect:
-Constitution Avenue between Second Street NE and First Street NW.
-First Street between Constitution Avenue NE and Independence Avenue SE.
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USCP OFFICER BILLY EVANS WILL LIE IN HONOR IN THE U.S. CAPITOL ROTUNDA: A solemn tribute for a friend and colleague for whom we are in deep mourning.
Happy Friday! K9 Milo is all smiles during his morning sweeps at the U.S. Capitol. There may or may not have been a chew toy behind the camera. Don’t worry he eventually enjoyed his reward!😃
NOW: We are investigating a suspicious vehicle in front of the Supreme Court along First Street, NE. Please stay away from the area. We will provide more information as soon as we can.
Six of our officers have died in the line of duty.
They made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of our nation.
We will never forget them.
#PoliceWeek
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The Evans family is asking for privacy. We hope you can respect that wish. Thank you.
All of the fencing that surrounded the outer perimeter of the U.S. Capitol Complex has been removed. Affected roads have reopened. The USCP is ready to quickly ramp up security at a moment’s notice, if needed.
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We hope these medals ensure our country never forgets the heroism displayed by the brave men and women who answered the call on January 6.
Last night our officers helped safely escort President James Madison’s 1813 crystal flute to the concert for the . #NationalTreasures
You never know what you're going to see with the U.S. Capitol Police!
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This morning we had a beautiful ceremony honoring Officer Evans.
Thank you for your love and support.
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WHOA BABY! This afternoon our officers helped a local mother give birth to her beautiful, baby girl.
Cheers could be heard from the U.S. Capitol Police Command Center when it happened around noon.
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If you are in the area, follow the directions of our officers.
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This is an ongoing investigation.
We are monitoring this situation closely and will update this account as we get information we can release.
Thank you all for your messages of support.
We are grateful our law enforcement partners helped us bring yesterday's stand-off to a peaceful end.
FAKE TWEET ALERT: A Twitter account impersonating the U.S. Capitol Police account posted a tweet in reference to a shooting near the Longworth Building that NEVER happened. Shots have not been fired. The Capitol Complex is not on lockdown. USCP is investigating.
Just now, this scared puppy was found strolling around outside of the Capitol by himself. Thankfully, our Bicycle Response Team caught up with “Zumi” and took the little guy to visit the North Barricade team for water and treats until his owner was found! Great work, USCP! 🐾👏
Congratulations to the graduates of Recruit Officer Class 211!
“Policing is a noble profession and I am proud of each of these graduates for their perseverance to achieve their goals." -Acting USCP Chief Yogananda Pittman
25 years ago Detective John Gibson and Officer Jacob Chestnut gave their lives to protect Congress and the U.S. Capitol.
We will forever honor their bravery. 💙🇺🇸
You may have seen a large police presence in front of the U.S. Capitol today.
This is part of our ongoing plan to increase the number of drills and exercises around campus.
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BREAKING: One of our teams just moved in and extracted the man from the SUV. The man is in custody. Everyone is safe.
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We are still working this investigation.
We will update you all as soon as we have information we can release to the public.
This story is just one example of the courage and resolve of our officers.
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.@TerryMoran hears a firsthand account from Capitol Police Lt. Ted Hopkins, who recalls the trauma of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
"We fought back, we were vastly outnumbered and we won," Hopkins says.
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Friday night this flag was lowered from the Capitol and will be presented to Officer Evans' family.
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Today is also a reminder of the invaluable partnerships we have with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners. Finally, to our Congressional stakeholders— thank you for ensuring we have the resources to carry out our critical mission each and every day.
This morning one of our officers spotted a baby squirrel who had fallen from a nest near HQ.
Our team gave the squirrel (they named Nutmeg) some water & gave the little one a place to rest before Animal Services took Nutmeg to a wildlife refuge for rehab.
#FeelGoodMonday
This morning, we gathered to pay tribute to the heroic United States Capitol Police officers who died in the line of duty. May their dedication never be forgotten & their spirits be forever engrained in our hearts.
#Police #LawEnforcement #PoliceWeek #USCapitolPolice
The USCP, FBI & San Francisco Police Joint Threat Investigation: bit.ly/3TNLTgT
NOW: Our Civil Disturbance Unit is near Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue to keep protestors and counter-protestors away from each other.
Law Enforcement Investigating Car Crash, Gunshots and Suicide on East Capitol Street: bit.ly/3po1cza
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dale Paul Melvin, who was arrested in October after he illegally parked in front of the Supreme Court, has returned and parked his Chevy Tahoe in front of the Court again.
Our investigators are talking to him now.
Out of an abundance of caution, we have closed off the area.
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The media staging location will be located at 1st and Constitution Avenue, NW. A PIO will give an update as we continue to investigate.
Please help our federal law enforcement partners get justice.
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#Breaking: #FBIWFO releases new videos of suspects in 2 of the most violent & horrifying assaults on federal officers during the riots on Jan. 6th at the Capitol. We need your help to identify these individuals. fbi.gov/contact-us/fie
A beautiful way to end the year!
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A woman in labor was racing to the hospital.
But she only made it as far as .......... the US Capitol
Just filed to @cbssaturday
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We are still working this investigation.
We will update you all as soon as we have information we can release to the public.
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USCP is still continuing to investigate. Please continue to shelter in place.
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K-9 Uri and his handler, Technician Peter Geyer, were involved in hundreds of protective deployments and sweeps since 2018.
Uri will be missed by all of his fellow USCP officers.
Tonight at 7pm, Officer Eugene Goodman will throw out the first pitch at the game.
On January 6, he led a violent mob away from our elected leaders. Officer Goodman's act of valor was just one of many our officers displayed.
Good luck Eugene! We know you'll nail it!
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The USCP has cleared the external security threat incident located at all of the U.S. Capitol Campus buildings, however the area around the crime scene will continue to be restricted and individuals should follow police direction.
Demonstrators are starting to block First Street, NE.
It is against the law to block traffic, so officers are going to give our standard three warnings before they start making arrests.
Tomorrow (February 6) will be one month since the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Here's Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman:
youtube.com/watch?v=wETglc
We thank all of our sworn & civilian employees who worked around the clock the past few weeks to secure the U.S. Capitol for last night’s State of the Union Address.
We also thank our federal, state and local law enforcement partners for their unwavering support.
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4:04 pm: All buildings have been cleared at this time. The buildings have not been reopened.
Tonight’s bipartisan Congressional Baseball Game supports several charities, as well as the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund.
Thank you all for your support!
