The Capitol Police chief is calling for a new agency to respond to rising threats. A year after the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection, his force remains 457 officers short.
US Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger testifies during a Senate hearing on January 5, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Photo: Tom Williams via Getty Images
"Our dignitary protection and protection responsibilities have grown," Manger said, adding that "the workload has increased."
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