United States Capitol Police have suspended six agents and are investigating a total of nearly 30 others in connection with their actions in response to the deadly January 6 Capitol riots.
Fox’s Washington, DC, Affiliate, WTTG, first reported the investigations Thursday, with the Capitol Police’s Office of Professional Responsibility writing in a statement: “Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman has indicated that any member of her department whose conduct is inconsistent with the department’s code of conduct will receive appropriate discipline. “
CNN also reported on the investigation of the 35 agents, adding that even more could occur when investigators view social media posts and allegations that agents may have been involved in the riot itself.
The Hill has contacted the Capitol Police for more information.
The suspensions and investigation come amid increased attention to the Capitol Police’s response to the Mafia attack, in which several people died amid the chaos, including Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. Two additional agents who responded to the riots have since been killed by suicide.
Capitol Police last month, in the days after the siege, confirmed it was investigating the actions of some of his officers, with Pittman saying in a statement at the time that the department was “Actively viewing video and other open source material from some USCP officers and officials that appears to violate the regulations and departmental policies.”
“Our Office of Professional Responsibility will investigate this behavior for disciplinary action, up to and including termination,” added Pittman. Several USCP officers have already been suspended pending the outcome of their inquiries.
Pittman took over the acting head of the department after the former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund announced he would step down under pressure from the legislature the day after the break of the Capitol.
Rep. Tim Ryan
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Members of the Capitol Police last week issued an expected vote of no confidence in its top leaders during the January 6 riot, including Pittman, two assistant chiefs, three deputy leaders, and a captain of the division that staffs the Capitol staff.