[Epoch Times] The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) confirmed on Sept. 11 that it has recommended "disciplinary action" for six officers over their handling of protesters on U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, following internal investigations.Have they all committed 'suicide' yet?
Three officers were identified for "conduct unbecoming," one for failure to comply with directives, one for improper remark, and one for improper dissemination of information, it said.
It's only been eight months; I'm sure they're still investigating!
The wrongdoings aren’t criminal in nature, the department said, adding that a U.S. attorney’s office review concurred it "did not find sufficient evidence that any of the officers committed a crime."Not surprising. Lt. Byrd didn't commit a crime, shooting unarmed Ashli Babbit.
The USCP had announced in January that it suspended six officers with pay over their actions on Jan. 6, and that more officers were under investigation based on video and other open-source materials showing instances of potential violations of department regulations and policies. It isn’t clear if these same six cases are the ones identified in the update.
One of the officers suspended by USCP was caught on camera taking a selfie with one of the protesters. Another suspended officer was reportedly seen wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat and was seen directing people around, Ryan said.
Those are crimes of insurrection! Ask the 500 people in capitol jails.
Other videos show police officers standing motionless as groups made their way into the Capitol building. Some of those who entered the building claimed that officers allowed them inside.
According to the Sept. 11 update, the department hasn't been able to identify all officers being investigated.
USCP operations aren't subject to freedom of information laws, given the sensitive nature of their mission to secure the safety of members of Congress, although some members have urged the department to make their reports available to the public given the importance of determining the events of Jan. 6 and the need for transparency to restore confidence in the police department.