U.S. Capitol Police understaffed, lacks sufficient intelligence training
The security review found that U.S. Capitol Police were “understaffed, insufficiently equipped, and inadequately trained to secure the Capitol and members when violently attacked by a large mob.”
USCP’s training for new officers to ensure they’re fully qualified was found to be a “sound system,” however, once on the job, officers cannot easily leave their roles for additional training.
The security review reveals only a “handful” of USCP members have “significant intelligence training.” The Intelligence and Interagency Coordination Division lacks “experiences, knowledge, and processes to provide intelligence support against emerging domestic threats.” The report suggests the intelligence division needs to increase the number of trained analysts to support the Capitol Police’s threat intelligence requirements.
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WASHINGTON - Two months after a mob infiltrated the U.S. Capitol, a task force shared its recommendations to significantly improve security at the complex.
The review was conducted by a 16 member-task force, led by retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked him to lead the security review after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol that left the nation shaken.
U.S. Capitol Police understaffed, lacks sufficient intelligence training
The security review found that U.S. Capitol Police were “understaffed, insufficiently equipped, and inadequately trained to secure the Capitol and members when violently attacked by a large mob.”