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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.

Jul 25, 2023 · On June 30, 2021, the House established the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol (H.Res. 503, 117th Congress). Additional committees have historically also examined various aspects of Capitol security.

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.

Since 1828, the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) has provided protection for Congress. Over time, the force has grown in numbers, duties, and responsibilities.

As a member of the United States Capitol Police (USCP), you are part of something extraordinary. From patrolling the grounds, to dignitary protection, to our K-9 unit, bomb squad, and intelligence operations, the USCP offers an exciting career in law enforcement like no other.

Subject to the direction of the Capitol Police Board, the United States Capitol Police is authorized to protect, in any area of the United States, the person of any Member of Congress, officer of the Congress, as defined in section 4101 (b) of this title, and any member of the immediate family of any such Member or officer, if the Capitol ...

Dec 25, 2024 · As Congress prepares to certify another election on Jan. 6, the U.S. Capitol Police looks like a vastly different agency than it was ahead of the attack on the Capitol four years ago.

As an elected officer of the House of Representatives, the Sergeant at Arms is the chief law enforcement and protocol officer of the House of Representatives and is responsible for maintaining order in the House side of the United States Capitol complex.