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January 6 Capitol Attack Security

The security posture and response of the U.S. Capitol Police during the January 6 attack, including the role of the Capitol Police Board and the impact of governance and authorization processes.

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Jan 11, 2026
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How did the Capitol Police Board’s decisions before January 6 shape the security posture that day?

The Capitol Police Board’s pre‑January 6 governance, authorization processes, and long‑standing failures to implement GAO recommendations constrained the U.S. Capitol Police’s authority, slowed extern...