Lt. Gen. Honore's Capitol attack report recommends more police, better coordination with National Guard

US Capitol security needs significant upgrade, report concludes

A task force analysing security after the January 6 riot says Capitol Police were ‘inadequately trained’.

Capitol security review urges beefed up surveillance, permanent ‘mobile fencing’ & 850 new officers to fill manpower gaps

The US Capitol’s policing and surveillance measures are woefully inadequate, a security review launched in the wake of the January 6 riot concluded, calling for hundreds of new officers and a permanent barrier around the building.Commissioned by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi following the Capitol riot and published on Monday, the security review pointed to major shortfalls at the complex and the surrounding National Capital Region, including issues…

Review recommends more officers, security upgrades after attack on Capitol

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore on Monday briefed lawmakers on his review of Capitol Hill security after the Jan. 6 attack.

Capitol Security Report Suggests Creation of 'Quick Reaction Force'

A task force appointed by Pelosi is recommending a dedicated "Quick Reaction Force" to be on permanent standby to protect the Capitol.

'When will we be able to feel safe?' Task force briefs lawmakers on Capitol security 2 months after riot

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Two months after the Jan. 6 riot in Washington, D.C., officials at the U.S. Capitol are continuing to look at ways to keep lawmakers, staff and the surrounding community safe. "When will we be able to feel safe?" Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington, wondered.A task force on Monday briefed a bipartisan group of lawmakers on changes they think will help. The force, assigned to examine Capitol security following…

News Wrap: Task force calls for extensive security changes in the U.S. Capitol

In our news wrap Monday, a task force called for extensive changes in U.S. Capitol security including a quick-reaction force and a permanent, retractable fence. Also, President Biden ordered a review of how colleges and universities handle sexual assaults, demonstrations continue in Lebanon, three more protesters were shot dead in Myanmar, and Pope Francis is back at the Vatican after Iraq tour.