WASHINGTON — As part of the review of Capitol security after the Jan. 6 attack, retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré and his task force are recommending a boost to the Capitol Police chief’s authority in times of crisis, the deployment of a mobile fencing option and an upgrade
By CHRIS MARQUETTE | CQ-Roll Call | Published: March 8, 2021 WASHINGTON (Tribune News Service) As part of the review of Capitol security after the Jan. 6 attack, retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré and his task force are recommending a boost to the Capitol Police chief’s authority in times of crisis, the deployment of a mobile fencing option and an upgrade in member security, along with changes to how law enforcement in the region interact. In January, Speaker Nancy Pelosi selected Honoré well known for coordinating relief efforts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to examine improving security at the Capitol complex.