J. Thomas Manger Takes Command As New Capitol Police Chief

Manger, who has more than 40 years of experience, will serve as the first permanent chief following the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

J. Thomas Manger, a former police chief in Maryland and Virginia, is the new chief of the U.S. Capitol Police, congressional officials announced Thursday.  Manger will take charge of the department in the aftermath of the violent Jan. 6 insurrection in which supporters of former President Donald Trump easily overwhelmed law enforcement and stormed the building. The Capitol Police Board, which includes the House and Senate sergeant-at-arms and the Architect of the Capitol, oversees the force and led the search.