Capitol Police mishandled emergency system on Jan 6: report
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U.S. Capitol Police didn't adequately respond to frantic calls for help from officers when they pressed panic buttons on their radios seeking immediate backup, as scores of rioters beat them with bats, poles and other weapons, a recent report from the inspector general found.
Police officials in Washington, D.C. are increasingly concerned about a rally planned for Sept. 18 on federal land next to the Capitol that organizers have said is meant to demand "justice" for the hundreds of people already charged in connection with the events that unfolded on Jan. 6. "Without the ability to connect with help or request reinforcements during emergencies, officers are at risk of facing dangerous or even deadly situations," the report said. "Without being aware of an officer’s emergency, the Department does not dispatch additional units or resources for an officer in distress. And if the on-duty Watch Commander is not notified of emergency identifier activations, they cannot respond to a situation."More Related News