UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

COMPLAINANT(S): Anonymous IQPR# 21-010

SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION: Rule A3: Compliance with Directives

RESPONDENT(S):

1. Officer PIN- Uniform Services Bureau, House Division,

Section Two (USB, HD-2).

WITNESS(ES):

None

ALLEGATION(S):

1. That between Thursday, January 7, 2021 and Friday, January 8, 2021, Officer -
violated USCP Directive 2053.013, Rules of Conduct, when he allegedly used a
USCP logo as his Facebook profile picture and shared concerning Facebook posts.

BACKGROUND:

On Monday, January 11, 2021, an Anonymous Complainant 1 (AC) sent the following email to
the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) [Exhibit I]:

"Dear Sir/Madam:

I am writing today regarding some recent concerns I have about one ofyour officers,
in light of the events at the Capitol 011 Janua,y 61".

Please understand I do so with a very heavy heart. I knew Officer from my

youth and my memories ofhim- from Little League to CCD classes to high school lunch
periods- were always ve1y positive. - (as I knew him) was a good, solid friendly guy
and always a pleasure to be around. Naturally, years later I decided to friend him on

1 Throughout this ROI the anonymous complainant will be referred to as "AC".

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Facebook. While his posts did not regularly come up on my feed, following the attack on
the Capitol and having learned about the tragic death of one of the USCP officers and
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knowing that Officer • • • worked at the Capitol I wanted to check on his feed for
his own well-being.

ThanJ..fully, I learned that Officer was not the deceased officer in question.
And I noticed that on his page he had posted several tributes to the fallen officer.
However, upon seeing other posts on /tis page, I became rather concerned of what
appeared to be disturbing mixed signals on his part.

Please note I am aware that Officer's politics leaned conservative. And that
in and of itself obviously plays no role into his fitness for duty in the Capitol. Having
political opinions in one direction or another is only human and natural.

However, the message from the riots in the Capitol was one of insurrection against the
institutions ofgovernment and democracy in this counhy. And looking over the posts
•
from Officer - • • since Janua,y 6th , I have a hard time reconciling tributes to a
colleague murdered by this anti-democratic mob on one hand, and messages that appear
to be in sympathy and support of those involved in such a murder on the other hand.

For example, on Janua,y 8th Officer shared a post from a group called
"Deputy Matt & Others Who Serve " that contains the message, "Do you want a civil
war? Because this is /tow you start a civil war ... " accompanied by a list ofseveral gun
control bills introduced by the House ofRepresentatives. Officer •-•• himself
added the comment, "Prepare yourselffor your bs. "

I am attaching a screen shot of this along with a couple of other posts from Officer
that appears to echo viewpoints in sympathy with the persons who attacked
the U.S. Capitol.
Please note I am not accusing Officer ofbeing a co-conspirator in these
attacks. Nor am I advocating for Officer •-•• to lose his job. I am simply bringing
these to your attention, and if it is deemed to be problematic you can proceed accordingly
in whatever fashion your office typically utilizes.

I do /mow that there have been reports that a small minority of USCP officers had been
seen acting in an incongruously friendly manner towards the rioters, even posing for
pictures. I have no evidence that Officer • • • • was one of these officers; I do not
even know if he was on duty at the time oftlte attack. However, the exceptional brave,y
exhibited by the vast majority of USCP Officers who had been on duty that day as well as
the tragic sacrifice of two of the USCP Officers relating to these events should not in
danger of being corrupted or compromised by messages that might threaten the safety
and well-being of the institutions and individuals those officers are sworn to protect.

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Thank you for your consideration of my concerns. "

A review of the screenshots attached to A C's email revealed the following:

• used a USCP logo with a mourning band as his Facebook profile picture .

• On Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 12:33 hours, shared a picture of a t-shirt

with the word "fraud."

• On Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 13:13 hours, shared a post/picture from

hat said, "Some Americans will never appreciate America, until after
they have helped destroy it, and have then begun to suffer the consequences.
commented, "Here 's to the next four years. "

• On Friday, January 8, 202 l at l 0: 17 hours, shared a post/picture from

Deputy Matt and Others Who Serve. The post from Deputy Matt stated, "Do you
want a civil war? Because this is how you start a civil war ... "The picture contained a
series of proposed U.S. House of Representatives bills related to firearm regulation.
commented on the shared post/picture, "Prepare yourselffor this bs. "

On Thursday, January 14, 2021, this case was assigned to Sergeant Jeremy Krzyzanowicz (OPR)
for investigation.

DISCUSSION:

Department Policy, USCP Directive 2053.013, Rule A3 states the following [Exhibit 2]:
"Employees are required to obey all Departmental rules, regulations, Directives, orders,
policies and procedures. La11ful orders from a supervisor, including orders relayed from
a supervisor by an employee of equal or lesser rank, will be obeyed promptly"
Department Policy, USCP Directive 2053.019 states in part the fo11owing [Exhibit 3]:
"Sworn and civilian employees are free to express themselves as private citizens on
social media sites on non-Government equipment and when offduty. Wiren doing so,
Department employees are expected to maintain an exempla,y standard ofpersonal
integrity and the highest standards ofprofessional conduct in their private lives and their
official capacities "

"Wiren using social media sites, whether on or off duty, employees must be mindful and
adhere to the USCP Police Directives, 'Rules of Conduct ' and 'Ethics Policy, ' and other
applicable Policy Directives. Employees must not engage in any conduct that constitutes
neglect of duty, conduct unbecoming, discrimination and/or harassment, improper
remarks, or any other act that is likely to adversely affect the discipline, good order, or
reputation of the Department or any of its employees. "

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For the purpose of testimonials employees are prohibitedfi·om displaying Department

logos, uniforms, or similar identifying items on personal Web pages. "
On Monday, January 18, 2021, AC was interviewed telephonically [Exhibit 4].

AC stated that he was previously aware that was a member of the USCP from
viewing his Facebook profile. According to AC, he became concerned with some of
Facebook posts, following the insurrection at the US Capitol on Wednesday,
January 6, 2021. One post of particular concern was posted on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 10:17
hours, which mentioned starting a civil war. AC did not have any additional posts of concern that
he wished to share with the OPR.

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Officer was interviewed and provided

a written statement [Exhibit 6 and Exhibit 7].

was allowed to view the three Facebook posts that AC considered concerning and
acknowledged that he did post them. • • • • was asked to review each post and explain what
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he meant by each of them. • • • • answers are as follows:

• In reference to the post from Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 12:33 hours of at-shirt
with the word "fraud"

o stated, "/ didn 't mean anything by it. I just thought it was a neat
looking shirt. "

• In reference to the post from Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 13:13 hours, where
shared a post/picture from Thomas Sowell that said, "Some Americans
will never appreciate America, until after they have helped destroy it, and have then
begun to stiffer the consequences.

o stated, "/ like I like some of the sttiff he said and I

generally do repost stliffthat he has posted before. "

• In reference to the post from Friday, January 8, 2021 at 10: 17 hours, where
shared a post/picture from Deputy Matt and Others Who Serve, which
showed a picture that contained a series of proposed U.S. House of Representatives
bills related to firearm regulation and Deputy Matt stated, "Do you want a civil war?
Because this is how you start a civil war ... "

o stated, "It's just a passing on ofpossible HR 's2 that could be

passed into law. "

acknowledged that he was aware that the department directive on Employee Use of
Electronic Social Media prohibited the display of department logos. According to - he
changed his Facebook profile picture temporarily from Thursday, January 7, 2021 to Thursday,

2
House Resolutions

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January 14, 2021, to honor fallen USCP officer Brian Sicknick who died as a result of injuries he
sustained at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

denied being a part of, supporting, or assisting any group that attacked the U.S.
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Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. • • • also denied being any part of or supporting
any group wishing to do harm to any Members of Congress.

At the conclusion of the interview, provided the following written statement:

"/ was asked about several facebook posts, only one of which I made in the time shown. I
had a department logo as my facebook - picture in memo,y of Ofc Sicknick during
one post I was asked about. The dept. logo was up for approx. 7 days, starting on
Janua,y 7'1', after which it was reverted back to my primary picture. The posts were
informative in nature and not in my own words. I do not belong to any group that
participated in the riots on the 6th• I do not belong to any group that intends harm upon
the U.S."

CONCLUSION(S)

I. The allegation that Officer violated USCP Directive 2053.013,

Rules of Conduct, Category A: Duty to Obey, Rule A3: Compliance with Directives, is
classified as SUSTAINED.
The investigation revealed that between Thursday, January 7, 2021 and Thursday, January 14,
•
2021, • • • displayed the USCP logo as his Facebook profile picture and shared posts that
AC considered concerning.

• The USCP logo was visible as Facebook profile picture in three posts sent
to the OPR by AC.

• admitted in his interview with the OPR that he displayed the USCP logo as
his profile picture to honor fallen USCP Officer Brian Sicknick from Thursday, January
7, 202 I to Thursday, January 14, 2021.

• A review of Facebook posts show one concerning post that

shared where there is a comment by Deputy Matt stating, "Do you want a civil war?
Because this is how you start a civil war ... " The post also shared a picture of a series of
proposed U.S. House of Representatives Resolutions related to firearm regulation.
commented on his shared post, "Prepare yourselffor this bs. "

o When asked to explain why he shared this post stated, "It's just a
passing on ofpossible HR 's that could be passed into law. "
•
o • • • stated that he was not part of and did not support any group that
attacked the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
•
o • • • stated that he was not part of and did not support any group that
wished to do harm to any Member of Congress.

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• The other two Facebook posts shared by AC with the QPR are political, but are not
concerning in nature.

EXHIBITS:

l. Email from AC to the QPR, dated 01/11/21 (5 pages).

2. USCP Directive 2053.013, Rules of Conduct, effective 11/19/12 (8 pages).
3. USCP Directive 2053.019, Employee Use of Electronic Social Media, effective 02/19/15
(4 pages).
4. Audio recording of interview-AC, dated 01/18/21 (1 disk).
5. CP-1009 signed by Officer • • - • dated 01/27/21 (1 page}.
6. Audio recording of interview - Officer dated 01/27 /2 l ( 1 disk}.
7. Written statement of Officer dated 01/27/21 (1 page).

PRIOR COMPLAINTS:

The OPR had the following prior cases on file for Officer

Case# Violation Disposition

19-199 Discrimination/Harassment DISMISSED
18-195 Compliance with Direcrives NOT SUSTAINED
18-073 Performance of Duty NOT SUSTAINED
13-056 Compliance with Direcrives SUSTAINED
07-001 Neglect of Duty SUSTAINED

The OPR had the following Command Discipline on file for Officer

Date Violation Discipline

10-10-19 Reporting for Duty CP-534 (8 hrs)

10-10-19 Reporting for Duty CP-534 (Warning)
09-17-18 Duty Post CP-534 (Warning)
02-14-12 Neglect of Duty CP-534 (Warning)
09-02-10 Absence from Duty CP-534 (Warning)
10-04-10 Reporting for Duty CP-534 (Warning)
12-09-10 Reporting for Duty CP-534 (Warning)
02-07-07 Neglect of Duty CP-534 (Warning)

OTHER MATTERS:

None.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. This report be APPROVED and the case CLOSED.

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AUTHORIZING OFFICIALS:

Investigating Official:

Sergeant Jeremy L K.rzyzanowicz

Investigator
Office of Professional Responsibility

Concur:

A~Y
Lieutenant Brandy A Pringle
Assistant Commander
Office of Professional Responsibility

Approve:

Inspector Michael D. S ffer

Commander
Office of Professional Responsibility

Date Approved: _ z_____,_/_1_/....._z_( __

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SECTION TWO

EXHIBITS

STATEMENTS

LIST OF PERSONS INTERVIEWED

INVESTIGATIVE SUMMONS

FORM CP-1009

INVESTIGATOR QUESTIONS

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From: Chang, Hope H.

Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 8:25 AM
To: Pringle, Brandy
Subject: FW: Inquiry into Officer
Attachments:

From:·
Sent: Monday, January 11, 202112:57 PM
To: QPR <opr@uscp.gov>
Cc: OIG <OIG@uscp.gov>
Subject: Inquiry into Officer

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am writing today regarding some recent concerns I have about one of your officers, in light of the
events at the Capitol on January 6th •

Please unrli>rc:t::inn I rln c:n with a verv heavy heart.

- as I knew him) was a
good, solid friendly guy and always a pleasure to be around. Naturally, years later I decided to friend him on Facebook.
While his posts did not regularly come up on my feed, following the attack on the Capitol and having learned about the
•
tragic death of one of the USCP officers and knowing that Officer • • • worked at the Capitol I wanted to check on
his feed for his own well-being.

Thankfully, I learned that Officer was not the deceased officer in question. And I noticed that on his page he
had posted several tributes to the fallen officer. However, upon seeing other posts on his page, I became rather
concerned of what appeared to be disturbing mixed signals on his part.

Please note I am aware that Officer's politics leaned conservative. And that in and of itself obviously plays
no role into his fitness for duty in the Capitol. Having political opinions in one direction or another is only human and
natural.

However, the message from the riots in the Capitol was one of insurrection against the institutions of government and
•
democracy in this country. And looking over the posts from Officer • • • since January 61\ I have a hard time
reconciling tributes to a colleague murdered by this anti-democratic mob on one hand, and messages that appear to be
in sympathy and support of those involved in such a murder on the other hand.

For example, on January 8th Officer shared a post from a group called "Deputy Matt & Others Who Serve"
that contains the message, "Do you want a civil war? Because this is how you start a civil war ... " accompanied by a list of
•
several gun control bills introduced by the House of Representatives. Officer • • • himself added the comment,
"Prepare yourself for your bs."

I am attaching a screen shot of this along with a couple of other posts from Officer that appears to echo
viewpoints in sympathy with the persons who attacked the U.S. Capitol.

Please note I am not accusing Officer of being a co-conspirator in these attacks. Nor
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Officer • • • to lose his job. I a111 simply bringing these to your attention, ano if it is deemed to be problematic you
can proceed accordingly in whatever fashion your office typically utilizes.

I do know that there have been reports that a small minority of USCP officers had been seen acting in an incongruously
•
friendly manner towards the rioters, even posing for pictures. I have no evidence that Officer • • • was one of
these officers; I do not even know if he was on duty at the time of the attack. However, the exceptional bravery
exhibited by the vast majority of USCP Officers who had been on duty that day as well as the tragic sacrifice of two of
the USCP Officers relating to these events should not in danger of being corrupted or compromised by messages that
might threaten the safety and well-being of the institutions and individuals those officers are sworn to protect.

Thank you for your consideration of my concerns.

This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
www.avast.com

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. . January 8 at 10:17 AM , ;&\ •••

Prepare yourself for this bs.

H.R.121 - To provide for the hiring of 200 additional

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
agents and investigators to enforce gun laws.

H.R.125 - To amend Title 18, United States Code, to

provide for a 7-day waiting period before a
semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing
ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magaztne
may be transferred.

H.R.127 - To provide for the licensing of firearm and

ammunition possession and the registration of firearms,
and to prohibit the possession of certain ammunition.

H.R.130 -To require the safe storage of firearms and

ammunition, and to require the investigation of reports of
improper storage of firearms or ammunition.

H.R.167 - To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun

show by a person who is not a federally licensed firearms
dealer.

Deputy Matt & Ot hers Who Serve

January 8 at 9:12 AM -0
bo you want to start a civil war? Because this is how you start a civil
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• Jan uary 7 at 1:13 PM , I:.

•••

Here's to the next four years

Some Americans will never appreciate

America, until after they have helped
destroy it, and have then begun to
suffer the consequences.

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Rules of Conduct
Iz Diredive #: 2053.013 Effedive Date: 11/19/2012
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Initiating Unit: Office of Professfonal Review Date: 11/19/2013
!a Responsibility
CALEA: 1.2.1, 11 .3.1, 11 .3.2,
12.1.3, 26.1.1, 26.1.3,
26.1.4, 26.1.5

39 Rule C3: Possession and/or Use of Drugs or a

1 Contents 40 Controlled Substance ...........................................6
41 Rule C4; Use of Atcohol ....................................... 5
2 Authority and Coverage ............................................... 1 42 R e CS: Use o -Tobacco ..................................... 5
3 Definltion(s) ................................ .................. ................. 2 43 R e C6: Gifts, Gratuities, Bribes, or Rewards .....6
4 General Policy .............................................................. 2 44 R e C7: Improper Associations ...........................6
5 Responsibilities/Procedures..•..•.....•............................. 2 45 R le CS: Gambling ...............................................6
6 Category A-Duty to Obey ........................................ 2 46 Ru1e C9: Communications with Criminals ............6
7 Rule A 1: Knowledge of Laws and Regulations .... 2 47 Rute C10: Improper Remaiks ...............................6
a Rule A2: Conformance to Laws ............................ 2 48 Rute C11: Retaliation ............................................16
9 Rule A3: Compliance with Directives .................... 2 49 Category D-Administmtive R.esponslbflitles ............ 6
10 Rule A4: Conflicting Orders .................................. 2 50 Ru.le D1 : Off.Duty Emptoymen ............................6
11 Rule A5. Improper Orders..................................... 2 51 Rule D2: Telephone ..............................................6
12 Rule A6: Insubordination ...................................... 3 52 Rute 03: Changes in Personal status ..................6
13 Rule A7: Truthfulness ........................................... 3 53 Calego,y E-Mi.scellaneous ......................................6
14 Category B-Performance of Duty ............................ 3 54 Rule E1 : Abuse of Process ......................... .........6
15 Rule 81 : Unsatisfactory Performance .................. 3 55 Rule E2: Improper lntervention.............................6
16 Rule 82: Personal Appearance ............................ 3 56 Rule Ea: Work Stoppage ............... .......................7
11 Rule B3: Absence from Duty ................................ 3 57 Rule E4. Dissemrnation oflnfonnatio ................. 7
• Rule 84: Reporting for Duty .................................. 3 58 Rule E5: Public Statements ................. .................7
19 Rule B5: Carrying of Credentials and Identification 59 Rule E6; Public Appeara ces ............................... 7
20 ···· · ·· ·· ·· · ····· ··· ··· ··· · ··· ···· ···· ··················· ··· · ··········· ...... 3 60 Rule E7: Testimonia1:s ...........................................7
21 Rule 86: Malingering ............................................ 3 61 Rule E8: Servtce of Civil ProceS-9e$ ..... ...... ... ....... 7
22 Rule B7: Duty Post ............................................... 4 62 Rule E9; Repo~ ............................................... ., ..7
23 Rule BB: Meals and Other Relief Periods ............ .4 63 Rule E10: Comp:romises.......................................7
24 Rule 89: Courtesy ................................................. 4 64 Category F-Supervlsors .......................................... 7
25 Rule B10: Neglect of Duty .................................... 4 65 Rule F1 : Subordinm:e Compliance........................ 7
26 Rule B11: Use of Property and Services, and 66 Rule· F2: Subordinate Disciptine ...........................7
27 Inspection of Equipment and Facilities ................. 4 67 Rule F3: Subordinate Perfom,ance ...................... 7
28 Rule 812: Operating Vehicles .............................. 4 68 Rule F4: Subord'f a1e FailtJres .............................. 8
29 Rule 813: Use of Force ....................................... .4 69 Additional lntormatiOn .................................................. B
30 Rule B14: Use of Weapons .................................. 4 10 l=x.emptions ............................................................... 8
31 Rule B15: Arrest, Search, and Seizure ................. 4 11 Cancellation .................................................................8
32 Rule 816: Treatment of Persons in Custody ........4 12 Appendires .................... ............................................ .. 8
33 Rule B17: Property and Evidence ........................ 4 73
34 Rule 818: CourtAppearances .............................. 5
35 Rule B19: Response to Calls ................................ 5
36 Category C-Detrimental Conduct ......... ................... 5 74 Authority and Coverage
37 Rule C1 : Conduct Unbecoming ............................ 5
38 Rule C2: Discrimination and/or Harassment ........ 5 75 The Chief of Police serves as th
76 officer of the United States Capit EXHIBIT

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1 is responsible for the day-to-day operation and
2 administration of the USCP.
3 This policy may be revised at the discretion of the
4 Chief of Police ,. consistent with applicable law, rule,
s and regulation.
6 Definition{s)
7 Department Rules. A Department rule is designed to
e cover situations in which no deviation or flexibility is
9 permitted.
10 Intoxicant. Alcohol, liquor, malt beverages that
11 contain alcohol, drugs or other substances which,
12 when ingested. inhaled, or absorbed , deprives an
13 individual of the ordinary use of one's senses or
14 reason .
15 Supervisor. An employee in the rank, or civilian
16 equivalent, of Sergeant or above, or a designated
17 supervisor.
18 General Policy
19 The policy of the Department is to ensure that all
20 employees, both sworn and civilian, maintain an
21 exemplary standard of persona~integrity and the
22 highest professional standards of conduct in both their
23 private lives and in their official capacities. This policy
24 is embodied in the Department's Values. The
25 Department will promote adherence to professional
26 standards of integrity and ethics and foster an
27 environment that emphasizes civility and
28 profess,. onalism .
29 The Rules contained herein are designed to serve as
30 professional standards governing employee conduct.
31 Any employee, who is found to be in violation of one or
32 more of these Rules, will be subject to such
33 disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the Chjef
34 of Police. The Department will absolve employees who
35 are found not to be in violation of Department rules,
36 administer appropriate corrective action, or defer to the
37 appropriate authority for criminal prosecution , if
38 appropriate, when improper acts are confirmed.
Law Enforcement Sensitive• Effective 11/19/2012
39 Responsibilities/Procedures
40 Category A-Duty to Obey
41 Rule A1: Knowledge of Laws and Regulations
42 Employees are required to know and understand all
43 applicable laws, rules, regulations, Directives, orders,
44 written procedures, etc., relevant to their official duties.
45 Rule A2: Confonnance to Laws
46 Employees will obey all laws of the United States, the
47 District of Columbia, and any state, local, or military
48 jurisdiction in which they may be present Employees
49 arrested or indicted for a violation of any law, other
50 than minor non-custodial traffic offenses, or
51 summoned to appear in response to a criminal
52 complaint, will Immediately notify one of their
53 supervisors, who in turn will notify the Chief of Police
54 through the chain of command.
55 Rule A3: Compliance with Directives
56 Employees are required to obey all Departmental
57 rules 1 regulations, Directives, orders, policies and
58 procedures. Lawful orders from a supervisor, including
59 orders relayed from a supervisor by an employee of
60 equal or lesser rank, will be obeyed promptly.
61 Rule A4: Conflicting Orders
62 Should a supervisor issue an order which conflicts with
63 a previously issued order, rule, regulation or Directive,
64 the employee should respectfully call attention to the
65 conflicting order and, if not rescinded by the
66 supervisor, the order will stand and will be carried out
67 promptly. The responsibility for the order will rest with
68 the issuing supervisor and the employee will not be
69 answerable for disobedience of the previously issued
70 order.
71 Rule AS: Improper Orders
72 Supervisors will not issue any order which they know,
73 or should know, would require a subordinate to commit
74 any illegal or unethical acts. Employees will not obey
75 any order which they know, or believe, would require
76 them to commit illegal or unethical acts. If in doubt as
77 to an order being illegal or unethical, employees will
78 respectfully request the issuing supervisor to clarify the
79 order or to confer with higher authority.
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Rule A6: Insubordination
2 Employees will not refuse to obey, by words or
3 actions, any lawful order of a supervisor, and will not
4 utter any disrespectful, rebellious, insolent, or abusive
s language to or toward a supervisor.
6 Rule A7: Truthfulness
7 Employees will make truthful statements at all times,
8 written or verbal, pertaining to official duties or matters
9 affecting the Department. Employees are required to
10 cooperate fully and truthfully during Department
11 investigations.
12 Category 8-Performance of Duty
13 Rule B1: Unsatisfactory Perfonnance
14 Employees will maintain sufficient competency to
15 properly perform their duties and assume the
16 responsibilities of their positions. Employees will
17 perform their duties in a manner which will maintain
18 the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in
19 carrying out the functions and objectives of the
20 Departmenl Unsatisfactory performance may be
21 demonstrated by, but will not be limited to:
22 1. A lack of knowledge of the application of laws
23 required to be enforced.
24 2. An unwillingness or inability to perfonn assigned
25 tasks.
26 3. The failure to conform to work standards
27 established for the respective ranks, grades, or
28 positions.
29 4. The failure to take appropriate action on the
30 occasion of a crime, disruption, or other condition
31 deserving polfce attention.
32 5. Repeated poor evaluations or a written record of
33 repeated infractions of the rules, regulations,
34 Directives or orders of the Department
35 6 . Repeated sustained complaints of misconduct.
36 Rule 82: Personal Appearance
37 Employees will maintain a neat. well-groomed
38 appearance and comply with all Department policies
39 pertaining to uniforms, civilian attire, appearance, and
40 grooming.
Law Enforcement Sensitive • Effective 1t/19/2012
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41 Rule 83: Absence from Duty
42 Employees who fail to appear for duty at the date,
43 time, and place specified without consent of a
44 supervisor are •Absent Without Leave•.
45 Rule 84: Reporting for Duty
46 Employees will report for duty on time, and at the time
47 and place required, or they will be tardy. They will be
48 properly equlpped and cognizant of information
49 required for the proper performance of duty so that
50 they may lmmediately assume their duties.
51 Rule 85: Carrying of Credentials and Identification
52 1. Sworn employees will carry their Department
53 credentials on their person at all times while on
54 duty, and while off duty when carrying the issued
55 handgun, except when impractical or dangerous to
56 their safety or pursuant to an authorized
57 investigation.
58 2. Civflian employees will carry their identification
59 while on duty, display the ID upon request, and
60 furnish their name when requested while on duty.
61 3. Sworn employees will promptly furnish their name
62 and Personal Identification Number (PIN) to any
63 person requesting that information when they are
64 on duty or while conducting themselves in or
65 representing themselves as acting in an official
66 capacity, except when the withholding of such
67 information is necessary for the perfonnance of
68 duty, authorized by a supervisor, or necessary to
69 protect the employee's safety or the integrity of an
70 authorized investigation.
71 4. Employees will not lend their badges, credentials,
72 or Identification to any other person.
73 Rule 86: Malingering
74 Employees will not feign illness or injury, falsely report
75 themselves or others ill or injured, or otherwise
76 deceive or attempt to deceive any supervisor of the
77 Department, or any other governmental agency or
78 individual authorized to conduct such an inquiry, as to
79 the condition of their health or the health of others.
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1 Rule B7: Duty Post
2 Employees will assume their assigned duty post
3 without unnecessary delay. Employees will not leave
4 their assigned duty post during a tour of duty, or at the
5 conclusion of their tour of duty, except when properly
6 relieved or authorized by a supervisor, and will then
7 proceed immediately to their next assignment or to the
8 area and/or supervisor designated for check out or
e reassignment
10 Rule BS: Meals and Other Relief Periods
11 Employees will be permitted to suspend patrol or other
12 assigned activity. subject to immediate recall, for the
13 purpose of relief or having meals during their tour of
14 duty, but only for such period of time, and at such time
15 and place, as may be established by a supervisor.
16 Rule B9: Courtesy
17 Employees will be polite, courteous and respectful to
18 all persons at all times. Employees will be tactful,
19 friendly, helpful and understanding in the performance
20 of their assigned duties, control their tempers, exercise
21 the utmost patience and discretion, and not engage in
22 argumentative discussion even in the face of extreme
23 provocation, In the performance of their duties,
24 employees will not use coarse, violent, profane, or
25 insolent language or gestures, will not intimidate, and
26 will not express any prejudice concerning race.
27 religion, gender, politics, national origin, lifestyle, age,
28 disabilities, or other personal characteristics.
29 Rule B10: Neglect of Duty
30 Employees will devote their full time and attention to
31 the performance of their duties at all times while on
32 duty.
33 Rule B11: Use of Property and Services, and Inspection
34 of Equipment and Facllltles
35 Employees will use the equipment supplies, services
36 and facilities of or under the care of the Department
37 only for their intended purpose, in accordance with
38 established procedures, and will not abuse or
39 purposely damage such equipment or facilities. All
40 facilities and equipment of or under the care of the
41 Department and/or issued to employees such as
42 desks, vehicles, computers, uniforms, etc., and their
43 contents, will be maintained in proper order, and are
44 subject to inspection at any time with or without prior
45 notice, as directed by the Chief or designee.
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46 Rule B12: Operating Vehicles
47 Employees will operate official vehicles in a careful
48 and prudent manner, and will obey all laws, rules,
49 regulations, Directives and orders of the Department
50 pertaining to such operation. The suspension,
51 expiration or revocation of an employee's driver's
52 license or operator's permit will be reported
53 immediately to such employee's supervisor.
54 Rule B13: Use of Force
55 Sworn employees will use only such force in any
56 situation that is reasonably necessary under the
57 circumstances, in accordance with applicable laws and
58 the established procedures and training of the
59 Department.
60 Rule B14: Use of Weapons
61 Sworn employees will not discharge any firearm, nor
62 use or handle any weapon, in a careless or imprudent
63 manner. Sworn employees will carry, store, secure
64 and/or use all firearms and weapons in accordance
65 with applicable laws and the established procedures of
66 the Department.
67 Rule B15: Arrest, Search, and Seizure
68 Every arrest, search, and seizure will be in accordance
69 with applicable laws and the established procedures of
70 the Department.
71 Rule B16: Treatment of Persons In Custody
72 Sworn employees will not mistreat persons who are In
73 their custody, and will handle persons in custody in
74 accordance with applicable laws and the established
75 procedures of the Department.
76 Rule B17: Property and Evidence
77 Property or evidence which has been discovered,
78 gathered, or received in connection with the
79 responsibilities of the Department will be processed in
BO accordance with established Department procedures.
81 Employees will not convert to their own use (or that of
82 another party), manufacture, conceal, falsify, destroy,
83 remove, tamper with, or withhold any property or
84 evidence in connection with an investigation or other
85 police action, except in accordance with established
86 procedures.
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1 Rule B18: Court Appearances 44 influence of any illegal drug, narcotic or stimulant
45 or controlled substance, whether or not prescribed
2 Employees who are subpoenaed, summoned , or 46 by a licensed health care provider, unless
3 otherwise requested to appear and/or testify in a court 47 medically cleared for duty.
4 or hearing of any jurisdiction, in their capacity as a law
5 enforcement officer or in matters pertaining to the 48 Rule C4: Use of Alcohol
s Department, including any administrative hearing. will
7 immediately notify their supervisor and then comply 49 1. Employees will not use or consume alcohol or
8 with the Directive to appear. 50 other intoxicants while on duty, or when subject to
51 emergency recall (such as while on official travel),
9 Rule 819: Response to Calls 52 except as permitted by specific orders of a
53 Department supervisor.
10 Employees who are assigned radio communlcations,
11 cell phones. pagers, or other communications 54 2. Employees will not report for duty, or be on duty,
12 equipment will keep said equipment turned on and on 55 while impaired or under the influence of an
13 the appropriate channel at all times while on duty or on 56 intoxicant, or with an odor of alcohol or other
14 call, unless authorized by the employee's supervisor to 57 intoxicant on their breath or about their person.
15 do otherwise. Employees will promptly respond to all 58 The odor of an alcoholic beverage on the breath
16 communications directed to them. 59 (as substantiated by a supervisor and at least one
60 other individual) will be considered presumptive
17 Category (-Detrimental Conduct 61 evidence of drinking while on duty.

18 Rule C1: Conduct Unbecoming 62 3. Sworn employees will not exercise any police
63 authority, operate any USCP-issued mode of
19 Employees will conduct themselves at all times, both 64 transportation, take any official police action, or
20 on and off duty 1 in such a manner as to reflect 65 represent themselves as a police officer while
21 favorably on the Department Conduct Unbecoming 66 impaired by, or under the influence of, alcohol or
22 will include that which brings the Department into 67 other intoxicants.
23 disrepute or reflects discredit upon the employee as a
24 member of the Department; impairs the operation or 68 4. Sworn employees will not consume alcohol or
25 efficiency of the Department or the employee: and is 69 other intoxicants while carrying a firearm.
26 prejudicial to the reputation and good order of the
27 Department. 70 5. When off-duty, employees will not wear in public
71 any clothing items identifiable with the USCP
28 Rule C2: Discrimination and/or Harassment
72 when consuming alcohol or other intoxicants. This
73 includes but is not limited to, USCP caps, t-shirts,
29 Employees will not discriminate against and/or harass
74 jackets, uniform shirts, etc.
30 any other person on the basis of race, color, national
31 origin. religiont gender. age, sexual orientation,
75 6. When off duty, employees will refrain from
32 disability, or any other basis prohibited by law or 76 consuming alcohol or other Intoxicants to the
33 Departmental Directive.
77 extent that it results in behavior which may
34 Rule Cl: Possession and/or Use of Drugs or a
76 discredit the Department, renders the employee
35 Controlled Substance 79 unfit to report for the next assigned or regular tour
80 of duty, or adversely affects the employee's work
36 1. Employees will not possess or use any narcotic, 81 performance or the safety of the employee and/or
37 illegal stimulant, or other controlled substance 82 others.
38 except when prescribed for their personal
39 treatment by a licensed health care provider 83 Rule CS: Use of Tobacco
40 authorized to dispense a controlled substance
84 Employees will use tobacco only in accordance with
41 during the course of professional practice.
85 the policies of the Department
42 2. Employees will not report for duty, be on duty, or
43 when subject to emergency recall, while under the

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1 Rule C6: Gifts, Gratuities, Bribes, or Rewards
2 Employees will not solicit or accept from any person,
3 business, or organization, any gift (including money,
4 tangible or intangible personal property, food,
5 beverage, loan, promise, service, or entertainment) for
6 the benefit of any employee or any other person,
7 which may give the appearance that such solicitation
8 or acceptance is in return for being influenced in the
9 performance of any official act, or being induced to do
10 or omit to do any act in violation of their duty.
11 Rule C7: Improper Associations
12 Employees will avoid regular or continuous
13 associations or dealings with persons whom they
14 know, or should know, are persons under criminal
15 investigation or indictment, or who have a reputation in
16 the community or the Department for present
17 involvement in felonious or criminal behavior, except
18 as necessary in the performance of official duties, or
19 where unavoidable because of immediate familial
20 relationships.
21 Rule CB: Gambling
22 Employees will not engage or participate in any form of
23 illegal gambling at any time, except in the performance
24 of duty and while acting under proper authorization
25 from a supervisor.
43 internal or external, criminal or administrative
44 Investigation.
45 Category D-Administrotive Responsibilities
46 Rule D1: Off-Duty Employment
47 Employees may engage in off-duty employment only In
48 accordance with established Department policies and
49 procedures.
50 Rule D2: Telephone
51 Employees will have and maintain in operation a
52 working telephone number through which they may be
53 directly contacted by the Department at all times.
54 Employees will inform the Department of their
55 telephone number, and will immediately report any
56 change of telephone number in accordance with
57 established procedures.
5B Rule D3: Changes In Personal Status
59 Employees will report any change in personal status,
60 including residence address or next of kin notification,
61 in accordance with established procedures.
62 Category E-Miscelloneous
63 Rule E1: Abuse of Process

26 Rule C9: Communications with Crimlnals 64 Employees will not intentionally manufacture, tamper
65 with, falsify, destroy, or withhold evidence or
27 Employees will not communicate verbally or in writing,
66 information, nor make any false accusations,
2B directly or indirectly, in any manner or form, any 67 statements or complaints regarding a criminal charge,
29 information that may enable persons engaged in, 68 traffic offense, or administrative violation.
30 suspected of, or guilty of, criminal acts to escape
31 arrest or punishment, or which may permit them to 69 Rule E2: Improper Intervention
32 dispose of or conceal any money, goods, or other
33 evidence unlawfully obtained or possessed. 70 Employees will not interfere with official business
71 being handled by other employees or any other
34 Rule C10: Improper Remarks 72 government agency unless ordered to intervene by a
73 supervisor, or the intervening employee reasonably
35 Employees will not make malicious, harassing, 74 believes that a manifest injustice would result from
36 untruthful, or frivolous remarks or rumors against, or
75 failure to take immediate action. Employees will not
37 about, other members of the Department or individuals
76 undertake any investigation or other official action not
38 in the workplace.
77 part of their regular duties without obtaining permission
39 Rule C11: Retaliation 78 from competent authority unless the exigencies of the
79 situation require immediate action.
40 Employees will not harass, ridicule or retaliate in any
80
41 form against a complainant, employee, or any witness
42 for complaining or otherwise offering evidence in an

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1 Rule E3: Work Stoppage
2 Employees will not engage in any work stoppage, This
3 includes the concerted failure to report for duty, willful
4 absence from one's position 1 unauthorized holidays, or
5 the abandonment in whole or in part of the full, faithful,
6 and proper performance of the duties of employment
7 for the purpose of protesting, inducing, influencing, or
8 coercing change in conditions, compensation, rights,
9 privileges, or obligations of employment.
10 Rule E4: Dissemination of lnfonnatlon
11 Employees will treat the official business of the
12 Department as restricted, and are prohibited from
13 disseminating information concerning Department
14 investigations or operations to any unauthorized
15 person, in accordance with established Department
16 procedures. Employees are prohibited from providing
17 information obtained from the Criminal Justice
18 Information System (CJIS), Motor Vehicle
19 Administration (MVA), Washington Area Law
20 Enforcement System (WALES). National Crime
21 Information Center (NCIC), or any other source to any
22 unauthorized person, except in the performance of
23 their duties and in accordance with proper procedures
24 and law.
25 Rule E5: Public Statements
26 Employees will not publicly criticize or ridicule the
27 Department, its policies, or other employees by
28 speech , writing, or other expression, where such
29 speech, writing, or other expression is unlawful,
30 violates Department policies regarding the
31 dissemination of sensitive and/or confidential
32 information, or is made with reckless disregard for
33 truth.
34 Rule E6: Public Appearances
35 Employees will not purport to represent the
36 Department by addressing public gatherings,
37 appearing on radio or television, lecturing on •1aw
38 enforcement' or other related subjects, preparing any
39 articles for print or electronic publication , acting as a
40 correspondent to a newspaper, periodical or electronic
41 media, releasing or divulging investigative information
42 or any other material regarding matters of the
43 Department without prior approval from the Chief of
44 Police.
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45 Rule E7: Testimonials
46 Employees will not permit their names or photographs
47 indicating their association with the United States
48 Capitol Police to be used in any commercial, political,
49 or other testimonial which alludes to their position or
50 employment without the approval of the Chief of
51 Police_
52 Rule EB: Service of Civil Processes
53 Sworn employees will not serve civil processes or take
54 part in any such service.
55 Rule E9: Reports
56 Employees will submit all necessary reports in
57 accordance with established Department procedures_
58 Reports will be truthful, accurate, complete and timely.
59 Rule E10: Compromises
60 Employees are prohibited from becoming involved, in
61 any way, in an attempt to make a compromise or
62 arrangement between suspected criminal violators and
63 their alleged victims.
64 Category F-Supervisors
65 Rule F1: Subordinate Compliance
66 Supervisors will be responsible for subordinates•
67 adherence to Department rules, regulations, policies.
68 procedures, orders and Directives, and will take
69 reasonable action to ensure compliance.
70 Rule F2: Subordinate Discipline
71 Supervisors will be responsible and accountable for
72 the maintenance of discipline and will provide
73 leadership, supervision and example to ensure the
74 efficiency and integrity of Department operations.
75 Rule F3: Subordinate Perfonnance
76 Supervisors will be responsible for the job
77 performance of all subordinates placed under them.
78 Authority and functions may be delegated to
79 subordinates, but responsibility for the
BO accomplishment of overall Department objectives
81 remains with the supervisor who made the
82 assignment.
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1 Rule F4: Subordinate Failures

2 Supervisors will be responsible and held accountable

3 for all job-related failures on the part of their
4 subordinates when the supervisor was aware, or
5 should reasonably have been aware, of the failure or
s potential for failure, and did not take the appropriate
7 action to correct or prevent the deficiency.

a Additional Information
9 Exemptions
10 In certain instances, the Chief of Police may exempt
11 individuals or units from complying with specific rules
12 contained in this Directive. Such exemptions will be
13 made on a case-by-case basis in recognition of
14 individual or unit requirements for the performance of
15 their duties.

1s Cancellation
17 This Directive cancels Operational Directive PRF 1.3,
1a "Rules of Conduct/ issued August 23, 2000, and
19 supersedes and replaces any related Department
20 publication consistent with applicable law, rule, or
21 regulation,

22 Appendices
23 None.

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Thomas P. Reynolds
2S Acting Chief of Police

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Directive If. 2053.019
Initiating Untt: Office of Professional Responsibility
CALEA: 26.1.1
1 Contents
2 Authority and Coverage ......................... ......................1
3 Definition(s) .................................................................. 1
4 General Policy •. .•. .•..•.,. ................................................. 1
5 Personal Use ............................................................. 2
6 Prohibited Activities While Using Social Media ........2
7 Official Use of Social Media .....................................3
8 Responsibilities/Procedures .. ....................................... 3
9 Employees.,................................. ...... ............. ... .......3
1o Supervisors.................................................. .............3
11 Office of Professional Responsibility ........................ 3
12 Public Information Officer .. .. ..... .................................3
13 Chief of Police ..........................................................3
14 Additional Information ..................................................4
15 References ............................................................... 4
16 Cancellation ................................................................. 4
11 Appendices .................................................................. 4
18
19 Authority and Coverage
20 The Chief of Police is the chief executive officer of the
21 United States Capitol Police (USCP) and is
22 responsible for the day-to-day operation and
23 administration of the USCP.
24 This policy may be revised at the discretion of the
25 Chief of Police, consistent with applicable law, rule,
26 and regulation.
21 Definition(s)
28 De Min/mis Use. For the purposes of this policy, the
29 incidental, unofficial use of USCP resources or
30 equipment when such use is significantly negligible in
31 nature and frequency and at nominal expense to the
32 government Such use must not create any
33 appearance of impropriety.
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34 Post. The act of placing content on an electronic
35 social media site, or the content itself.
36 Professional Association. An organization of
37 individuals engaged in the same profession that is
38 formed to maintain the standards and further the
39 interests of the profession and its members.
40 Professional Network. A social network that is
41 focused solely on interactions and relationships of a
42 business nature.
43 Prof/le. Information that users provide or post about
44 themselves on an electronic social networking site.
45 Social Media. A form of electronic communication
46 through which users participate in online communities
47 and networks to create, share, and exchange
48 information. ideas, and other content. This includes,
49 but is not limited to, social networking sites (e.g.,
so Facebook, MySpace), microblogging sites (e.g.,
51 Twitter, Nixie), photo- and video-sharing sites (e.g.,
52 lnstagram, YouTube), wikis (e.g., Wikipedia), biogs,
53 and news sites.
54 Socia/ Network. A form of social media where users
55 can create profiles, share information, and socialize
56 with others using a range of technologies.
57 Testimonial. A written statement of support of an
58 organization, association, business, product, event,
ss individual (not to include fellow USCP employees), or
so topic (not to include the act of clicking "like").
61 General Policy
62 Swam and civilian Department employees are free to
63 express themselves as private citizens on social media
64 sites on non-Government equipment and when off
65 duty. When doing so, Department employees are
66 expected to maintain an exemplary standard of
67 personal integrity and the highest standards of
68 professional conduct in their private lives and their
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1 official capacities_Use of Government-issued 43 Personal Use

2 equipment for accessing electronic social media sites
3 and accessing social media sites on duty is restricted 44 Consistent with applicable law, Department employees
4 to de minimis use consistent with the USCP Policy 45 must adhere to the following when using electronic
5 Directive, · use of the Internet Email. and Information 46 social media:
6 Technology Equipment: De minimis use also applies
1 to accessing professional associations or professional 47 1. Department employees are free to express
8 networking sites not directly related to official 48 themselves as private citizens when off duty on
9 business. 49 social media sites to the degree that their activity
50 does not impair the working relationships of the
10 When using social media sites, whether on or off duty. 51 Department, impede the performance of duties,
11 employees must be mindful and adhere to the USCP 52 impair efficiency of service or negatively affect the
12 Policy Directives, "Rules of Conducr and ~Ethics 53 public perception of the Department.
13 Policy,· and other applicable Policy Directives.
14 Employees must not engage in any conduct that 54 2. As public servants, any on or off duty speech
15 constitutes neglect of duty, conduct unbecoming. 55 made pursuant to official duties may not constitute
16 discrimination and/or harassment, improper remarks, 56 protected speech under the First Amendment and,
17 or any other act that Is likely to adversely affect the 57 therefore, may form the basis for disciplinary
18 discipline, good order, or reputation of the Department 58 action.
19 or any of its employees.
59 3. Department employees should be mindful that
20 Employees may freely access social media from their 60 on line posts become part of the worldwide
21 personal electronic devices while on duty only during a 61 electronic domain. Therefore, adherence to the
22 break. In addition, the Rules of Conduct still apply to 62 USCP Policy Directive, "Rules of Conduct,• is
23 any employee on duty but on a break, for example, an 63 required during personal use of social media.
24 employee may not access inappropriate Web sites
25 from his/her personal electronic device while on duty 64 Prohibited Activities While Using Social Media
26 but on a break.
65 1. For the purpose of testimonials (as defined in this
27 All employees of the USCP are public servants, and as
66 Directive}, employees are prohibited from
28 such, they are hel'd to a higher standard than the 67 displaying Department logos, uniforms, or similar
29 general public with regard to conduct and ethical
68 'dentifying items on personal Web pages. (See
30 standards.
69 Rule E7 of the USCP Policy Directive, "Rules of
70 Conduct.~)
31 Employees should be aware that identifying
32 themselves as employed or affiliated with the USCP 71 2. For the purpose of testimonials (as defined in this
33 on any portion of a social media site could result in 72 Directive}, employees are prohibited from posting
34 other materials or comments on that site being linked 73 personal photographs or providing similar means
35 to the Department. 74 of personal recognition in such a manner that may
75 cause them to be identified as employees of this
36 Because privacy settings of social media sites are
76 Department (See Rule E7 of the USCP Policy
37 subject to adjustment by individual social media
77 Directive, "Rules of Conduct.ft)
38 customers, corporate social media site operators, and
39 other individuals with whom information is shared 78 3. For the purpose of public statements, employees
40 (e.g., Facebook friends}, employees should never
79 are strictly prohibited from doing the following:
41 assume that information posted on any social media 80 (See Rule E5 of the USCP Policy Directive, "Rules
42 site is private or protected from disclosure.
81 of Conduct.")

82 a. Posting, transmitting, or otherwise

83 disseminating any information to which they
84 have access as a result of their employment

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1 without permission from the Chief of Police or
2 designee. « Responsibilities/Procedures
3 b. Posting, creating, transmitting, downloading , 45 Employees
4 exchanging, or discussing in a public online
5 forum any content that ridicules, disparages, 46 Any employee who becomes aware of or has
6 or otherwise expresses bias on the basis of 47 knowledge of a posting or of any Web site or Web
7 any race, any religion 1 or any protected class 46 page in violation of the provisions of this policy must
6 of individuals. (See USCP Policy Directive, 49 notify their supervisor immediately.
9 "Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment
10 Policy.")
50 Supervisors
11 C. Posting, creating, transmitting, downloading,
51 Supervisors are responsible and accountable for the
12 exchanging, or discussing in a public online
52 maintenance of discipline and will provide leadership
13 forum any content that reflects behavior that
53 and supervision in ensuring that violations of this
14 reasonably would be considered unlawful or
54 Policy Directive are reported to the Office of
15 unethical.
55 Professional Responsibility in a timely manner.
16 d. Making any statements, speeches,
17 appearances, and endorsements based on 56 Office of Professional Responsibility
18 information gained by reason of their position
19 or authority without express authorization from 57 The Office of Professional Responsibility has the
20 the Chief of Pollce or designee. 58 primary responsibility of investigating violations of this
59 Policy Directive.
21 e. Publishing materials that could be considered
22 to represent the views or positions of the 60 Public Information Officer
23 Department without express authorization
24 from the Chief of Police or deslgnee. 61 1. The PIO has the primary responsibility of
62 approving all content for all Department social
25 Official Use of Social Media 63 media accounts.

26 1. Social media accounts for official Department 64 2. The PIO reviews the content of information posted
27 business will be established only with the 65 or contributed by the public to Department social
26 authorization of the Chief of Police or designee. 66 media sites to ensure the information is not
67 inappropriate or offensive to other readers. Any
29 2. The Public Information Officer (PIO), or other 68 information posted that could reflect negatively on
30 designee of the Chief of Police, will have the 69 the Department may be removed,
31 overall authority regarding what is posted and
32 distributed through social media sites maintained 70 3. The PIO will serve as a representative of the
33 by the Department and will determine what 71 Department at all times when disseminating
34 information is posted and the duration the posting 72 information for the Department via social media
35 will remain on the sites. 73 outlets.

36 3. In accordance with the USCP Policy Directive, 74 Chief of Police

37 "Use of Internet, Email, and Information
38 Technology Equipment," USCP personnel may be 75 1. The Chief of Police or designee will approve the
39 exempt from specific portions of this Policy 76 use of official social media sites or pages and
40 Directive for the purpose of bona fide research in n approve personnel to administrate them.
41 connection with an investigation or other official
42 purpose that has been approved by the Chief of 78 2. The Chief of Police or designee will grant
43 Police or designee. 79 exceptions to this Policy Directive for purposes of

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conducting official duties in support of the USCP
2 mission.

3 Additional Information
4 While it is not the policy of the Department to randomly
5 search social media applications utilized by
s Department employees for evidence of policy or
1 criminal violations, If any evidence of criminal or other
a misconduct is brought to the attention of the
g Department, such information may be used, as
10 appropriate, in a Department investigation and/or
11 forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency
12 for use in a criminal or civil investigation.

13 References
14 The following publications should be referenced in
15 conjunction with this Policy Directive_

16 1. USCP Policy Directive, "Rules of Conduct. ~

17 2. USCP Policy Directive, •Anti-Discrimination and

18 Anti-Harassment Policy_·

19 3. USCP Policy Directive, "Use of the Internet, Email,

20 and Information Technology Equipment:

21 4. USCP Policy Directive, "Ethics Policy.D

22 Cancellation
ZJ None.

24 Appendices
25 None.

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26 imC. Dine
27 Chief of Police

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UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE (06/10)

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATIVE TO

ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is to advise you that you are being interviewed as part of an internal
administrative investigation into alleged misconduct. You will be asked questions
specifically, directly, and narrowly related to the performance of your official duties or your
fitness for duty. Bargaining Unit officers who reasonably believe that this examination or
investigation may result in disciplinary action may request Union representation.

You are compelled to truthfully and fully answer all questions posed by a supervisor of
the United States Capitol Police (USCP) relative to official Department business and/or
pertaining to your official duties or fitness for duty (USCP Operational Directive PRF 1.3,
Rules of Conduct, Category A: Duty to Obey; Rule A3: Compliance with Directives; Rule
A6: Insubordination; and Rule A7: Truthfulness). If you refuse to answer, you will be
subject to disciplinary action which could result in the termination of your employment. If
you do answer, neither your statements, nor any information or evidence which is gained by
reason of such statements, can be used against you in any subsequent criminal proceeding;
however, such statements may be used against you in relation to subsequent Departmental
disciplinary action(s). (see Garrity v. New Jersey, 385 US 493 (1967)).

You are also advised that if you willfully and knowingly make an untruthful statement,
verbally or in writing, pertaining to your official duties or fitness for duty as an employee of
the United States Capitol Police, to or in the presence of any supervisor or intended for the
information of any supervisor, or make any untruthful statements before any court or any
authorized government official, you will be subject to such disciplinary action as the Chief of
Police may deem appropriate. (USCP Operational Directive PRF 1.3, Rules of Conduct.
Category A: Duty to Obey. Rule A7: Truthfulness)

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that I have read or otherwise been advised of my rights, duties and
responsibilities with regard to this interview. I further certify that I fully understand them, and that I
have received no promises or guarantees of any kind relative to any statement I may give.

NAME OF RECIPIENT (Please print) DATE

SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR CONDUCTING INTERVIEW DATE

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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT

I, Officer have been advised that I am required to provide a truthful statement

regarding an official investigation. I make this statement to Sergeant Krzyzanowicz, who
has identified herself as conducting an official investigation.

I was asked about several facebook posts, only one of which I made in the time shown. I
had a department logo as my facebook profile picture in memory of Ofc Sicknick during
one post I was asked about. The dept. logo was up for approx. 7 days, starting on January
7th , after which it reverted back to my primary picture. The posts were informative in
nature and not my own words. I do not belong to any group that participated in the riots
on the 6th • I do not belong to any group that intends harm upon the US.

By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood my statement consisting of this
page and _ _O_ other pages. I have made all the changes and corrections I desire to make.

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