U.S. Capitol Police

Law enforcement agencies frequently decline to discuss potential or ongoing investigations publicly, citing reasons such as safety or security.

During a U.S. federal government shutdown, employees designated as essential (examples include members of the armed forces, Transportation Security Administration agents, and federal law enforcement such as the U.S. Capitol Police) may be required to continue working without pay.

In 2025 the U.S. Capitol Police anticipated processing roughly 14,000 threat assessment cases for the year, representing a dramatic increase from case workloads in previous years.

As of 2025, the U.S. Capitol Police force comprises more than 2,000 officers.

The U.S. Capitol Police have responsibilities that include both readiness to take aggressive enforcement action and visitor-facing duties such as welcoming visitors and acting as tour guides.

U.S. Capitol Police officers are expected to have strong memory and observation skills so they can serve as reliable witnesses.

The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) maintains a Rapid Response Team tasked with responding to incidents on Capitol grounds.

The U.S. Capitol Police has a Threat Assessment Section that issues 'Be On the Lookout' (BOLO) bulletins to alert officers about suspects.

The U.S. Capitol Police states it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward threats against Members of Congress, their families, and staff.