Here is what you need to know ahead of Sunday's National Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol: bit.ly/4tQfpns
The U.S. Capitol Police
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Defending Congress, the U.S. Capitol, and democracy since 1828.
- This afternoon, May 17, you may see or hear a low-flying helicopter around the U.S. Capitol for a routine photography flight. We just wanted to give you all a heads up. Have a great day!
- Today the United States Capitol Police commemorates its founding. Here is a look back at how it all started. Happy birthday USCP! ๐บ๐ธ
00:00 - 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!
00:00 - The Members of Congress who attended the White House Correspondentsโ Dinner are safe and secure. We are assisting our federal and local partners with anything they need.
- The U.S. Capitol Police repostedOn 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.
- 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!
- 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!
00:00 - U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan led a briefing with our local, state & federal partners who helped us safeguard tonightโs State of the Union Address. Thanks to @SecretService & all our partner agencies for their hard work, which is critical to keeping everyone safe!
- ROAD CLOSURES: Here are the road closures for the State of the Union on Tuesday, February 24 - shorturl.at/lasEz
- The U.S. Capitol Police repostedROAD CLOSURES: Here are the road closures for the State of the Union on Tuesday, February 24 - shorturl.at/lasEz
- ROAD CLOSURES: Here are the road closures for the State of the Union on Tuesday, February 24 - shorturl.at/lasEz
- Replying to @CapitolPoliceEXERCISE: The exercise has concluded. Thanks for your patience!













