Today the United States Capitol Police commemorates its founding.
Here is a look back at how it all started.
Happy birthday USCP! 🇺🇸
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The U.S. Capitol Police
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The U.S. Capitol Police
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Defending Congress, the U.S. Capitol, and democracy since 1828.
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We secured the U.S. Capitol for the King Charles III address to a Joint Meeting of Congress.
We are grateful for our local & federal partners for their close coordination and partnership during this historic visit. Thank you!
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The Members of Congress who attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner are safe and secure.
We are assisting our federal and local partners with anything they need.
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On Thursday 4/16 at approximately 10:45 pm, MPD responded to the discharge of a firearm in the 1000 block of 2nd Street, SE.
A single shot was fired. There were no injuries or damage to property.
Members of @CapitolPolice, already in the area, assisted our response.
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K9 Pete (first pic) won K9 of the year at our Employee Recognition Ceremony.
Unfortunately, Pete couldn't attend due to an off-site training exercise, so K9 Forrest accepted on Pete's behalf.
We figured they would find a large tennis ball far more appealing than a trophy!
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Thank you to everyone across our Department who worked with our local, state & federal partners to safeguard last night's State of the Union Address.
Thank you all for your hard work & dedication!
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U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan led a briefing with our local, state & federal partners who helped us safeguard tonight’s State of the Union Address. Thanks to @SecretService & all our partner agencies for their hard work, which is critical to keeping everyone safe!
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ROAD CLOSURES: Here are the road closures for the State of the Union on Tuesday, February 24 - shorturl.at/lasEz
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EXERCISE: The exercise has concluded. Thanks for your patience!
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EXERCISE: This evening, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, we are working with our federal partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.
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Chief Sullivan will provide a brief update to the press at 2:45 p.m. near Garfield Circle.
All road closures for the investigation are being cleared.
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Our officers just arrested a person with what appears to be a gun near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building. Please avoid the area. We will provide more information when new information is confirmed.
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EXERCISE: The training exercise just finished. Have a great day.
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EXERCISE: This morning, Monday, February 9, 2026, we are working with our federal partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.
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EXERCISE: The training exercise just finished. Have a great day.
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EXERCISE: On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., we will be working with our federal partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.
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EXERCISE: This morning, Monday, February 9, 2026, we are working with our federal partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.
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