Capitol Police IG: Misguidance, lack of training led to unprepared police force during Jan. 6 protests
In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, photo, police form a line to try and prevent violent rioters from storming the Capitol, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton has called for “cultural changes” to be made amid new reports detailing the short-comings of the agency on January 6.
While testifying before the House Administration Committee Thursday, Bolton said the Capitol Police needs to improve its intelligence gathering, training and operational planning. He added, conflicting information and a lack of training resulted in Capitol Police being unprepared for protesters.
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund said he did not receive a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report that warned protesters were getting