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Another bill upping Capitol Police retirement age passes the House

For the second time in less than four weeks, the House passed a proposal that could raise the retirement age for Capitol Police officers, part of an effort to address persistent staffing issues that have plagued the agency. The House cleared a bill by voice vote Tuesday that could allow…

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One idea to retain Capitol Police officers? Up the retirement age

As the Capitol Police force is strained to its limits, lawmakers are looking to a key group of officers — those who are nearing retirement. The House passed a bill Monday evening that could potentially allow Capitol Police officers to work until the age of 65. “No officer should be…

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New Capitol Police chief faces DC takeover, member security - Roll Call

New police chief had stints in Louisville, Baltimore and Phoenix before taking the helm at the U.S. Capitol.

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Pay caps are a ‘slap in the face’ for some in Capitol Police - Roll Call

Overtime fuels the congressional force, but the current system needs work, some Capitol Police officers say.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene honors law enforcement, calls one of D.C.’s top cops a liar

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Michael Sullivan named chief of Capitol Police - Roll Call

The Capitol Police board has picked Michael G. Sullivan, a former interim chief of police in Phoenix, to lead the Capitol Police.

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Capitol Police watchdog reports emerge into public view, but slowly - Roll Call

Inspector general reports can provide a glimpse inside Congress’ police force. Transparency advocates want to see more.

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Lawsuit settlement modifies rules for Capitol Hill demonstrations - Roll Call

A lawsuit has resulted in loosened rules around permits for demonstrations on the campus and limited exemptions that lawmakers are afforded.

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Some Capitol Police officers on forced leave after hitting pay cap - Roll Call

Capitol Police officers who have worked substantial overtime, resulting in them hitting an annual pay cap are being put on leave without pay.

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Capitol Police inspector general to retire after less than a year on the job - Roll Call

The Capitol Police inspector general is leaving his job next month, less than a year after he started running the department watchdog office.

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Former chief to back more power for Capitol Police to get federal backup - Roll Call

A former Capitol Police chief plans to tell a House panel Tuesday that Congress should give the position more power to request help.

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Capitol Police chief pitches more field offices to protect lawmakers - Roll Call

The Capitol Police wants to open new field offices to help combat an increase in the number of threats against members of Congress.

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Capitol Police IG closed out Jan. 6 recommendations that weren’t fully executed - Roll Call

Capitol Police watchdog says the department has just 14 outstanding recommendations of the 103 related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

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