Discipline Recommended for 6 Capitol Police Officers After Review of Actions on Jan. 6
An internal investigation by the U.S. Capitol Police has found that six of its officers deserve to be punished for their actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol incursion. “This week, the USCP provided the Department of…
An internal investigation by the U.S. Capitol Police has found that six of its officers deserve to be punished for their actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol incursion.
“This week, the USCP provided the Department of Justice the administrative cases as part of the ongoing discovery production in the prosecution of the January 6 rioters,” the Capitol Police said in a statement.
“The USCP’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) launched 38 internal investigations. The U.S. Attorney’s Office did not find sufficient evidence that any of the officers committed a crime.”
“OPR was able to identify the officers involved in 26 of the cases,” the statement said. In some cases, not enough information was available to identify the officer who was the subject of a complaint.
“In 20 of the cases, no wrongdoing was found,” the statement continued. “Violations were sustained and disciplinary action was recommended in six cases.”
Three violations were for “conduct unbecoming,” one for failure to comply with directives, one for improper remarks and one for improper dissemination of information.
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