Within minutes of a vehicle slamming into a security barrier at a U.S. Capitol checkpoint on April 2, local and Federal officers arrived on the scene. In rapid fashion, a U.S. Park Police helicopter arrived and landed on the north side of the building – a multi-faceted response that not many had seen before. […]

Over the past year, the country has seen surges in civil unrest, protests, and riots – culminating in the January 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. These domestic threats are increasing in intensity and frequency, and emphasize the importance of protecting both Federal and state government employees and facilities. […]