Jul 23, 2021
U.S. Capitol Police Announces New Chief
After a nationwide search, the Capitol Police board named J. Thomas Manger the new chief. He’s previously served as chief in Montgomery County and Fairfax County.
Mar 25, 2021
Bill Banning Federal Funding For Permanent Fencing Around Capitol Gets Bipartisan Support
Its introduction comes a day after the Capitol’s security perimeter shrank from three miles to just over a mile.
Mar 20, 2021
‘I’ve Got To Paint Fast!’: Local Residents Watch As Capitol Fence Razor Wire Comes Down
Capitol Police say with no “credible threat,” the fence is no longer warranted.
Mar 02, 2021
Update: Capitol Police Boosts Security After Learning Of March 4 Militia Plot To Breach Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Police Department has increased security on March 4.
The non-scalable fence will go from Constitution Avenue to Independence Avenue and from First Avenue to near the pond in front of the Capitol.




