Director of Communications for the U.S. Capitol Police. Emmy & Murrow Award winning former journalist.
Washington, D.C.
Joined September 2010
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NEW: We are making changes to hire more agents and investigators in order to further protect Members of Congress. The changes come as we continue to expand our protective and investigative responsibilities.
Click here for more info and to apply: bit.ly/3qprhCo
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Did you know that we also have hundreds of civilian employees who work every day to support our critical mission? Thank you for everything you do!
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We are starting to make progress in our renewed effort to hire additional officers, but we have more work to do.
The United States Capitol Police is still looking for qualified people to join our team and protect the heart of America: bit.ly/3Ssq0n6
With police departments across the country struggling to hire new officers, U.S Capitol police are taking different measures to actively recruit. @macfarlanenews has more.
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Tonight we played Members of Congress and former NFL players to raise money for charity, including the Capitol Police Memorial Fund.
We beat the "Mean Machine" (the Congress) 19-8. Fun night!
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It has been an exciting week-- from an active shooter drill inside the U.S. Capitol, to a Congressional Delegation at the Washington National Cathedral, to the Congressional Football Game.
We are grateful for our employees and their hard work!
PS- we won the football game😎
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Did you know that in the 1970s the United States Capitol Police created a Ceremonial Unit?
Since then, the team has been at the heart of the most sacred ceremonies on Capitol Hill.
Join the U.S. Capitol Police today at bit.ly/3zA1HLs.
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This week we honored the Architect of the Capitol’s skilled carpenters, electricians and painters who crafted this touching memorial for our fallen officers.
Thank you for your hard work, which will honor our heroes for generations to come.
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When the bad thing happens, there is nothing more important than it. Having a sense of urgency about a crisis is critical. And NEVER underestimate the power of social media to exacerbate your emergency.
Tell your story.
This week on the PIO Podcast, we have @JulieParkerComm of Julie Parker Communications. Julie's episode will be available tomorrow. #PIOlife @nioa
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This morning a U.S. Representative complained about one of our vigilant officers.
Chief Manger stands by his officer. Here is why: bit.ly/3Liuj0C
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U.S. Capitol Police honor Arva "Marie" Johnson, first Black woman to wear the USCP badge bit.ly/3Hr76XX
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.@TerryMoran hears a firsthand account from Capitol Police Lt. Ted Hopkins, who recalls the trauma of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
"We fought back, we were vastly outnumbered and we won," Hopkins says.
abcn.ws/3pW8sDI
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"It's important we bring in individuals who understand the weight of that mission and who are ready to serve."
@Heather7News visited with @CapitolPolice Sgt. Tyrone Bond on hiring officers and his oversight of recruitment for the department.
STORY: wjla.com/news/local/united-s…
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One year ago today, brave members of law enforcement answered the call for service to our city and our country.
Thank you for your courage and fortitude, and for the risks that you take every day to protect those who depend on us to keep them safe.
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USCP Statement on D.C. Residents Now Being Able to Receive Capitol Security Alerts
SIGN-UP HERE: hsema.dc.gov/page/alertdc
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One of our top priorities is to hire more officers to protect Congress and the U.S. Capitol:
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TONIGHT AT 6 —
"It was a traumatic day."
Off-duty @CapitolPolice Officers Pingeon and Archer, who are also artists, turned to their paints and pencils to cope with the chaos of the Jan 6 insurrection.
@Jay7News shares their stories:
wjla.com/features/7news-stor…
