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Acting U.S. Capitol police chief Yogananda Pittman told House members that a lack of officers and appropriate weaponry, plus poor communication and organization, contributed to the attack.
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Acting Capitol police chief apologizes to Congress for riots
Yogananda D. Pittman, the acting head of the U.S. Capitol Police, issued a statement about the landmark events.
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The Capitol Police have faced more criticism than praise for the response to the attempted insurrection on January 6. Now, the acting head of the force has issued an apology to Congress for the events.
Yogananda D. Pittman, the acting head of the U.S. Capitol Police, acknowledged the shortcomings in the Capitol Police during the riots. The outlet reported that during a closed-door briefing with the House Appropriations Committee, Pittman admitted that the department was not prepared and had denied a request in the days before for additional support from the National Guard.