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# Bureaus and Offices

The Chief of Police is assisted in the management of the Department by the Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations, the Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations, and the Chief Administrative Officer. The United States Capitol Police is organized into Bureaus and Offices that report to each of the Executive Team members.

Offices that report directly to the Chief of Police:
                  - **Office of the Chief of Staff**oversees offices and programs that support the USCP workforce, including****the Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness, the Office of Accountability and Improvement, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, and the Public Information Office.
                  - Office of the General Counsel  provides legal advice and assistance to operational and administrative elements of the Department. In addition, the office  provides assistance, training, and advice regarding labor and employment laws as well as areas of labor-management issues and concerns to enhance relationships between supervisors and employees.
                  - Office of Professional Responsibility  oversees administrative investigations related to the conduct of Department personnel and inspections of its organizational components. This Office records and investigates allegations of misconduct by Department employees generated from within the Department or outside sources.

**Annual Statistical Summary Report**The United States Capitol Police compiles an annual statistical summary based upon records of OPR investigations. All requests for the annual statistical summary must be submitted in writing to:

United States Capitol PoliceOffice of Professional Responsibility119 D Street, NEWashington, DC 20510

The Assistant Chiefs of Police provide operational support to the Department and are responsible for managing the Department’s Command and Coordination, Uniformed, Operational, Intelligence, Protective, and Security Services Bureaus; and developing and implementing operational response plans, strategies, training and standards.

The following Bureaus report directly to the **Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations**:
                  - **Protective Services Bureau **collects and analyzes information, assess threats, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation, Member protection, and enforcement strategies.  Specialty Units include the Investigations Division and the Dignitary Protection Division.
                  - **Intelligence Services Bureau **gathers and disseminates intelligence to the USCP workforce and external partners in support of the protection of Members of Congress and the Capitol Complex, while also supporting investigative efforts through participation on various law enforcement task forces. Specialty Units include the Intelligence Analysis Division and the Intelligence Operations Division. 
                  - **Security Services Bureau **is responsible for planning, designing, installing, and implementing the USCP’s physical and technical security elements to include using innovative systems and technologies to meet mission needs. Its Physical Security, Technical Countermeasures, and Security Coordination Divisions ensure the safety and security of the Members at the Capitol Complex and home.

The following Bureaus report directly to the **Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations**:
                  - **Command and Coordination Bureau** provides an enhanced capability to develop, coordinate and execute contingency plans, prepare and direct special events, respond to incidents and emergencies, and manage multi-agency responses to evolving situations within the Capitol Complex.  Specialty Units include the Command Center, Communications, Emergency Management, Crisis Negotiation Unit, Reports Processing, Court Liaison, and Special Events.
                  - **Operational Services Bureau** specializes in emergency response to support the Department’s operational needs. This is accomplished in the form of specialized training, enforcement, coordination, planning, equipment, and response policy development. Specialty Units include the Hazardous Devices Section, Hazardous Material Response team, Special Operations, K-9, Containment and Emergency Response (CERT/SWAT), and Crime Scene Search.
                  - **Uniformed Services Bureau**is the most visible element of the Department as it provides the security for the U.S. Capitol and Congressional office buildings. USB’s primary mission is to screen visitors to the Capitol Complex, suppress crime, and enhance relations with the community and its citizens. It is divided into the Capitol Division, House Division, Senate Division, and Library Division.

The following Bureaus report directly to the **Assistant Chief of Police for Standards and Training Operations**:
                  - **Training Services Bureau** provides appropriate methods, preparedness training, education, and leadership skills to ensure the success of the USCP mission.  Its primary mission is to create and sustain a vigorous and motivated workplace that is highly trained and armed with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve the mission.  The Training Services Bureau is divided into four divisions:  Entry-Level Training, In-Service Training, Firearms Training, as well as Research and Development. 
                  - **Office of Inspections and Policy**oversees the Department’s audit, policy, and inspections programs and is divided into three divisions: Inspections, Internal Controls, and Policy. 

The **Chief Administrative Officer** is responsible for the development, delivery, and oversight of the Department’s budget, financial management, information technology, and human resources, as well as space and inventory management.

The Following Offices report directly to the Chief Administrative Officer:
                  - **Office of Acquisition Management** has a variety of procurement opportunities including administrative goods and services, facility projects, information technology goods and services, law enforcement goods and services, and training. For more information about procurement opportunities, please visit Doing Business with USCP. 
                  - **Office of Background Investigations and Credentialing **conducts background investigations on potential employees and fingerprint USCP applicants as well as employees of the Congressional community.
                  - **Office of Logistical Services**provides uniforms, equipment, and vehicles to the Department; oversees all facility space assigned to the United States Capitol Police; and establishes and maintains a comprehensive occupational safety, health, and environment program.
                  - **Office of Financial Management**plans and directs all financial activity of the Department.
                  - **Office of Human Resources**is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering a full range of human resource programs and services including recruitment, benefits, and employee relations. For information about USCP job opportunities or how to apply for a USCP job, please visit the Careers page.
                  - **Office of Information Services**is responsible for the planning, budgeting, designing, testing, implementing, security, and managing of the Department’s automated information and various technologies.  This office also provides radio, networking, telecom, and wireless communications.

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