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The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a federal law enforcement agency in the United States with nationwide jurisdiction charged with protecting the United States Congress within the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its territories.

From a LANDLINE, dial 911. From a CELL PHONEwithin the Capitol Complex: (202) 224-5151. Lost and Found. (202) 225-4200. (202) 224-1677 or [email protected]. Watch Commander's Office. (202) 224‐0908. (202) 593-4236 or [email protected]. (202) 593‐4236 or [email protected]. (202) 593‐3370; (202) 593‐3663 (fax) [email protected].

U.S. Capitol Police Officers work to protect life and property, investigate criminal acts, and enforce traffic regulations on U.S. Capitol Grounds. Officers are also responsible for protecting members, officers of Congress, and their families.

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism.

Jul 25, 2023 · The most recent legislative change, the Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-77, enacted December 22, 2021), amended the procedure by which the USCP can request emergency assistance from executive departments and agencies (2 U.S.C. §1970).

Caroline Edwards (born 1991) is an American officer of the United States Capitol Police who is known for defending the Capitol building and its occupants during the January 6 attack. She was the first Capitol Police officer to be injured by the mob of rioters on the day of the attack. Edwards was stationed on the West front of the Capitol at the start of the attack. She signaled on police ...

By 1827, multiple incidents took place that reinforced the need for a Capitol police, including the unlawful removal of Capitol fencing so that cattle could graze on Capitol grounds. Altogether, President John Quincy Adams finally requested that Congress create a regular police force.

United States Capitol Police Headquarters is a government building in Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic which is located on D Street Northeast.

Jan 20, 2025 · The former assistant chief and acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police voiced concerns about January 6th defendants receiving pardons from the incoming president.