Over three dozen internal investigations were launched into officers' conduct in the Capitol riot that left four people dead and more than 100 officers injured.
Over three dozen internal investigations were launched into officers' conduct in the Capitol riot that left four people dead and more than 100 officers injured.Disciplinary action has been recommended for six U.S. Capitol Police officers following an internal investigation into the deadly Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police said.
An investigation by the department’s Office of Professional Responsibility found three cases of unbecoming conduct, one case of failure to comply with directives, one case of improper remarks, and one case of improper dissemination of information related to the attack, the Capitol Police announced Saturday.
“The six sustained cases should not diminish the heroic efforts of the United States Capitol Police officers,” the department said in a release. “On January 6, the bravery and courage exhibited by the vast majority of our employees was inspiring.”A video surveillance apparatus is seen on the East Front of the Capitol in Washington on Sept. 10 as security officials prepare for a Sept. 18 demonstration by supporters of the people arrested in the Jan. 6 riot.
None of the officers was publicly identified, with the Capitol Police stating that its internal investigations, including any recommended disciplinary actions, are not a matter of public information. A total of 38 internal investigations were launched by the OPR following the riot, which left four people dead ― one of which was a Capitol Police officer ― and more
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