In the weeks after the January 6 riot, Capitol Police officers were shell-shocked and wounded, both physically and psychologically. They'd been through hell, they'd sacrificed their bodies, they'd lost colleagues who died as a result of the attack. But in the end they had safeguarded democracy and upheld their primary directive: Secure and protect the 535 members of Congress.
Members of the US Capitol Police plan to hold a vote of no confidence Thursday, more than a month after the January 6 riot at the Capitol that left dozens of officers injured and led to the death of officer Brian Sicknick.
House to fine lawmakers $5,000 for skirting metal detectors, security measures after riot Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY
House to fine lawmakers $5,000-$10,000 for skirting metal detectors, security measures
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The House of Representatives adopted a rule Tuesday to fine lawmakers who flout safety measures put in place after the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month.
The rule gives the sergeant-at-arms the authority to fine lawmakers $5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for a second if the legislators do not complete the security screening to enter the house, which includes walking through a metal detector.
The new metal detectors were put at the House Chamber s entrance in the wake of the mob that stormed the Capitol, allegedly incited by former President Donald Trump. However, some Republican members openly ignored and balked at the screening in the days that followed.