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1 online resource (ii, 63 pages) : map, color photographs |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"February 2022." |
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"GAO-22-105001." |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background. -- The Capitol Police's planning for January 6 did not reflect the potential for extreme violence aimed at the Capitol and did not include contingencies for support from other agencies. -- The Capitol Police's process for assessing and mitigating physical security risk is not comprehensive or documented, and decisions about security recommendations are unclear. -- Conclusions. -- Recommendations for executive action. -- Agency comments and our evaluation. -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
On January 6, 2021, thousands of demonstrators surrounded the U.S. Capitol Building. Demonstrators attacked and injured law enforcement officers and eventually breached the building. The Capitol Police is responsible for protecting the Congress, its Members, staff, visitors, and facilities. The Capitol Police Board oversees the Capitol Police. This report addresses the Capitol Police and the Board's: (1) physical security planning for January 6; (2) response to that day's events, including the procedures for obtaining outside assistance; and (3) process for assessing and mitigating physical security risks. GAO is making four recommendations to the Capitol Police Board and the Capitol Police, including finalizing and documenting procedures for obtaining outside assistance in an emergency, addressing security risks, and considering security recommendations. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover page (GAO, viewed February 19, 2022). |
| Subject |
United States. Capitol Police -- Planning -- Evaluation.
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United States. Capitol Police. (OCoLC)fst00570929
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Capitol Riot, Washington, D.C., 2021.
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Emergency management -- United States.
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Interagency coordination -- United States.
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Political violence -- Washington (D.C.)
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Riots -- Washington (D.C.)
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Coordination interinstitutionnelle -- États-Unis.
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Violence politique -- Washington (D.C.)
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Emergency management. (OCoLC)fst00908500
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Interagency coordination. (OCoLC)fst01739579
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Planning -- Evaluation. (OCoLC)fst01065232
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Political violence. (OCoLC)fst01069902
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Riots. (OCoLC)fst01098069
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
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Washington (D.C.) (OCoLC)fst01204505 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJfCwCMmJdPvK8H8hpkCcP
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Capitol Riot (Washington, D.C. : 2021) (OCoLC)fst02032437 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39Qhp4vBb9Mj8fFQdfX9xTvGb |
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2021
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| Added Author |
Latham, Catina.
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| Running Title |
Capitol attack physical security |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-22-105001 |
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