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2022 National Memorial Day Concert Traffic Information 

Press Release

On Sunday, May 29, 2022, the National Memorial Day Concert will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol on PBS and streaming online to honor our servicemen and women, their families, and all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 

Between Monday, May 16, 2022 and Thursday, June 2, 2022, the below traffic restrictions, road closures and parking impacts will occur on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.

The concert venue is not open to the public as the Capitol complex continues its phased re-opening. 

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USCP Statement About Yesterday’s Evacuation

Press Release

The United States Capitol Police must make split-second decisions that could make the difference between life and death. The decision to evacuate the campus is not one we take lightly. 

The last time we had an evacuation due to a potential air threat was in June of 2014. Every week the USCP is made aware of hundreds of authorized flights in the restricted airspace. It is extremely unusual not to be made aware of a flight in advance.

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Good Samaritans Pull Suspected Impaired Driver & Passenger Away From Burning Vehicle

Press Release

At approximately 2:00 AM, a car caught on fire after it crashed into a vehicle barricade at 2nd Street, NE and East Capitol Street.

Drivers in the area pulled over and exited their vehicles to help.

A citizen and a Supreme Court Police Officer pulled the female driver and the male passenger away from the burning Volkswagen Jetta.

Crews with DC Fire and EMS put out the car fire and transported the driver and the passenger to the hospital with non-life-threating injuries.

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USCP Announces New Director of Intelligence 

Press Release

Today, United States Capitol Police (USCP) Chief Tom Manger announced the selection of Ravi Satkalmi as the USCP's new Director of Intelligence.

Since 2016, Mr. Satkalmi has served as the NYPD's Deputy Director for Intelligence Analysis before being promoted to Director in 2021.

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USCP Investigates Traffic Crash along Independence Avenue

Press Release

A Maryland driver is facing two traffic charges after a vehicle crash involving a school bus.

Just before 9:00 am, the driver of a Dodge Ram pick-up truck was travelling west on Independence Avenue, SW when the driver ran a red light and crashed into a school bus that was travelling south on Third Street, SW.

There were not any children in the school bus and both the driver of the pick-up truck and the bus were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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USCP DPD Agent Under Internal Investigation 

Press Release

*"On February 14, a United States Capitol Police Dignitary Protection special agent was doing advance work for a Congressional Delegation in Israel when the agent was accused of having a physical altercation while the agent was believed to be under the influence of alcohol. The agent was not charged by the Israeli National Police, however U.S.*

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Statement: USCP Chief Tom Manger’s Message to the Community

Press Release

"*Our Department's mission to protect the United States Congress, the Capitol, and the legislative process remains unwavering.  In light of the upcoming State of the Union Address, and the possibility of demonstrations in the next couple of weeks, we have been working closely with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners on a security plan to prevent any disruption to the important work of Congress.*

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Road Closures for the State of the Union Address

Press Release

Below you will find the road closures for the State of the Union address on March 1, 2022. These are the same road closures the USCP has had in the past and are not related to the potential truck and vehicle convoys.

**Beginning at 5:30 pm****on March 1**, the following streets will be closed to traffic:

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USCP Plans for Extra Security Ahead of the Joint Session of Congress

Press Release

"*Law enforcement agencies across the National Capital Region are aware of plans for a series of truck convoys arriving in Washington, DC around the time of the State of the Union.****As with any demonstration, the USCP will facilitate lawful First Amendment activity. The USCP is closely coordinating with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, including DC's Metropolitan Police Department, the United States Park Police, the United States Secret Service and other allied agencies to include the DC National Guard*." – The United States Capitol Police

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Chief Manger's Statement about the Congressman's Complaint

Press Release

This morning a U.S. Representative complained about one of our vigilant officers. Chief Manger stands by his officer.

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