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Office of Professional Responsibility Tip Line
Bulletin#: 21.13 Publish Dote: 01/13/2021
Initiating Unit: Office of Professional Responsibility Expiration Dote: 12/31/2021

TO BE READ AT ALL ROLL CALLS AND POSTED ON ALL BULLETIN BOARDS

The Office of Professional Responsibility (QPR) has established a tip line for USCP personnel to
report any misconduct by USCP employees that occurred during the events on January 6, 2021.

Employees may email the QPR at OPRTipLine@uscp.gov or call at 202-512-2170. Please

provide as many details as possible, including the name of the other employee(s), location, time,
and alleged misconduct.

The OPR conducts fair, impartial, and confidential investigations into employee misconduct.

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Aranyosi, April L.

From:
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2021 10:54 AM
To: OPRTipline
Subject: Misconduct Report
Attachments: OPR Tip Line Report.docx

Please find attached a report of misconduct by Senate Division 3 Lieutenants, as well as unacceptable lapses by
other USCP officials during the events of O1-06-21. I look forward to discussing these and any other matters
with you at your earliest convenience.

Respectfully,
Officer
Senate Division 3 Shop Steward

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Misconduct by USCP employees on 01-06-2021

This report is being submitted on behalf of myself in some instances, and by Senate Division Section 3
bargaining unit employees in other instances.

Actions of USCP Officials during the course of 01-06-2021

• SD3 lt.

Lt. was commander of Senate Division CDU units assigned to the area of
Constitution Ave/New Jersey Ave NW. CDU officers assigned to this area immediately recognized the
threat to the US Capitol and immediately respond to the Lower West Terrace with great risk to their
personal safety.

Officers assigned to Lt. command heard over the radio that the West Front snow
fence was breached. Lt. had multiple CDU squads in her area. One of the squads responded
to the West Front immediately. The remaining approximately 25 officers were ordered by Lt.
to line up along the already broken fence line along Constitution Avenue. Lt.
scolded these officers for bunching up. Officers pleaded with Lt. • • • • to allow them to respond
to the West Front. All of these officers had been issued CDU helmets and were within line of sight of the
West Front.

Officers describe Lt. as unable to make a decision and frantically making phone calls.
After a few minutes the officers on the line made a plan and then told Lt. • • • • they were going
to find their sergeant, and responded to the Capitol via Del Ave Door RSOB. The actions of Lt.
after the officers left is unknown.

In the days following the events of 1-6-21, including after the passing of SD3 officer Liebengood, Lt.
has not made any statements or been seen by Senate Division officers.

• SO3Lt. -

Lt. was commander of Senate Division CDU units assigned to the area of Constitution
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Ave/New Jersey Ave NW. Lt. • • had a clear view of the hundreds of individuals who were gathered
in the 200 block of Constitution Avenue NW when they made a coordinated effort to approach the NW
walkway of the West Front. CDU officers assigned to this area immediately recognized the threat to the
US Capitol and immediately respond to the Lower West Terrace with great risk to their personal safety.

Constitution Ave NW. Officers told Lt.•••

SD officers in direct proximity to Lt. were instructed to remain on the fence line along
that the situation was dire and they were going to
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respond to the Capitol through the Del Ave Door of the Russell SOB. Lt. • • told the officers "okay"
but that he was going to retrieve his CDU helmet and PR-24 baton. The location of these items was
unknown to the officers, and the officers responded to the Capitol without Lt.

The actions of Lt. after this time is unknown.

On the morning of 1-8-21 or 1-9-21, Lt. came to a morning roll call in the Senate Division roll
call room on the fourth floor. Sgt. • and Sgt. - were also present at the roll call. Officials asked

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the officers if they had any questions. Lt. was asked the status of getting CDU helmets for all
officers and also other questions regarding the events of 1·6-21. The roll call became spirited and
confrontational with officers wanting questions answered by officials. Lt. •- • said he would check
and then, in the middle of a heated debate, he walked out of the room in front of all officers and the
sergeants, and did not come back. Sgt. • and Sgt. - stood in front of the officers answering
questions and professionally addressing the officers concerns. It is the opinion of the shift that in

Lt.•••
stressful situations Lt. cannot make leadership decisions and will disappear. Since this incident,
has not addressed officers in any capacity.

• Events on the West Front 01-06·21

A crowd of about 200 agitators approached Peace Circle from the 200 block Constitution Ave
NW. No radio calls or advisement from USCP Watch Command was heard on the radio.
This group violently breached a police line at {lie NW Walkway of the West Front. I
arrived to the Lower West Terrace about a minute after the walkway police line was
breached. It was immediately apparent that the group was going to attempt to violently
breach the US Capitol. Officials could be heard discussing our lines being actively
overrun. Individuals in the crowd approached me on the police line and told me that
unless USCP communicated to the growing crowd the severity of the situation, violent
agitators were coordinating efforts to breach the police lines. I relayed this message to
---• who was attempting to hold the line with officers on the West
Front.

It seemed at that time that no one was able to make a decision about the next steps and
coordinate a response to the realities on the ground. I do not recall any coordination of
units but rather units fighting side by side to hold the ground beneath them. On a
positive note, the leadership of Senate Division units on the West Front by Sgt. -
and Sgt. • was exceptional and should be noted.

• Events in the Senate basement of the US Capitol

Officers in the Senate basement of the US Capitol were actively attempting to secure
the basement and the Senate Subway. This area was the main evacuation route of MOC's and
was also a vital entry point for support.

I do not recall any USCP officials in command of this effort. Officers were coordinating
the securing of the Capitol basement and the removal of injured persons through the tunnel to
the Senate Office Buildings where emergency personnel were located. I do recall an unknown
USCP higher official responding to the scene of an injured officer in the basement. The official
was having trouble understanding that EMS were not going to respond inside the basement of
the Capitol at that time, or that several other injured officers were already being carried through
the Subway to the Senate Office buildings. Without the quick thinking and tremendous efforts of
individual Officers, the basement of the Capitol could have easily been compromised and
prevented evacuation of MOC's.

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• Events at Lower West Terrace Door of the US Capitol

The Lower West Terrace Door of the US Capitol was being held by about 25 USCP and MPD
officers. Some had full CDU Hard Gear, some had helmets, and some had no protective
equipment at all. This door was holding back the entire crowd on the West Front from
entering the US Capitol. I and other officers who held this door did not see any USCP
officials at this door for the duration of the siege once the West Front was lost to the
mob. At least 10 MPD commanders were seen in this area and were actively
coordinating the effort of officers to repel repeated and coordinated efforts to violently
injure officers and breach the US Capitol. MPD commanders were asking USCP officers
where USCP officials were. USCP officers operating in this area were being violently
assaulted by suspects armed with chemical irritants, fireworks, pipes, beams, poles, etc.
in a loud and dangerous environment. I do not believe any USCP officials are aware of
this.

In conclusion, I do not take pleasure in pointing out the deficiencies of USCP employees during
the unprecedented attack of 01-06-21. In writing this report, I am attempting to represent the views of
the Senate Division officers who willingly and selflessly conducted operations vital to restoring law and
order to the Capitol complex without leadership from USCP Lieutenants and above. During the siege and
since, it has become abundantly clear that some USCP officials are unwilling, unprepared or unable to
lead USCP officers. The officers that I observed were repeatedly making critical decisions in real time
without any coordination, direction or leadership from supervisors such as Lt. • • • • and Lt.
who remain Senate Division and CDU commanders. While some Senate Division officials have
proven themselves in the most difficult circumstances, unfortunately others have shown unacceptable
conduct as supervisors and leaders.

I look forward to discussing these matters of misconduct and ineffective leadership with you at your
earliest convenience.

Respectfully,

Officer

Senate Division 3 Shop Steward

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United States Capitol Police

Washington, D.C.

Administrative Notification

You are hereby advised that you will be questioned as part of an official [giadministrative
Ocriminal investigation into alleged misconduct.

At present*, it has been determined that you will be questioned as a: D RESPONDENT

*This detennination will be made at the preliminary stage of the D WITNESS

investigation. If, during the course of the investigation
infonnation is revealed to indicate a change in this detennination, [81 COMPLAINANT
the employee will be verbally apprised.

You will be questioned regarding your involvement or knowledge of QPR Case# 21-023 A-C

This form serves as your notification of the Office of Professional Responsibility's intent to
question you in the above referenced matter. You will be contacted with further information on
the date, time, and place the interview will occur.

El Sent/ rgj Given to: Office

Date: February 25, 2021

Official Serving: Sergeant A. Aranyosi (PIN

office

**One copy to be retained in the Unit Jacket or OPR file.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This document Is Intended only for the use of the Individual or entity to wh!ch It Is addressed and may contain lnfonnation that is
privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. This document Is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOLIO). Its
disclosure to unauthorized persons is strictly prohibited. Please do not distribute, retransmit or disseminate this information.

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• OFFICIALSTATEMENT

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

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

In addition to the written complaint I emailed to the OPR Tip Line, I would like to add
the following that was discussed today in my interview on 2-25-21 .

On about 2-1-21, Lt. demanded that I provide the names of officers who may
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have been injured on January 6 • When I refused to do so, Lt. • • • • stormed into
the Senate break room/roll call room in HQ and yelled at the officers that they had
already been told once to fill out paperwork if they were injured on duty and left the
room. The officers told me they didn't understand why the Lt. would yell at them and
show no compassion or effort to supervise them.

On 2-3-21, I was told that Lt. went home sick from work. This was
apparently after receiving an outdoor assignment for the funeral procession of Officer
Sicknick. Officers told me they were extremely offended that the Lt. would leave work
during this time and was not the behavior of a commander.

Since filing this complain and being notified that an OPR investigation was underway,
Lt. • • • • has been attempting to gain accountability of officers under her
command on Jan 6 th • These officers state that Senate Division Sergeants have been
contacting them for their story from that day, only to find out that Lt. • • • • is
pushing for them and on some occasions listening in unannounced when the Sgt. Calls
them.

I also noted that since Jan 6th , I do not recall Lt. - or Lt. addressing
the shift in any way, nor making themselves available to officers or providing assistance
to Senate Sergeants in perf01ming their duties.

End of Report

By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood my statement consisting of this
page and D other pages. I have made all the changes and corrections I desire to make.
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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATIVE
TO ADMINISTRATIVE INVEST! GATIONS

RIGHTS AND RESPQNSIBIL!ITIES

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.

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 Directive 2053.013, 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 that 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 U.S. 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 USCP, 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. (See USCP Directive 2053.013, Rules of Conduct, Category A: Duty to Obey.
Rule A7: Truthfulness.)

~ERTi Fi CATiON
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.

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United States Capitol Police

Washington, D.C.

Administrative Notification

You are hereby advised that you will be questioned as part of an official [8ladministrative
[]criminal investigation into alleged misconduct.

At present*, it has been detennined that you will be questioned as a: [8'.I RESPONDENT
•This detennination will be made at the preliminary stage of the 0 WITNESS
investigation. If, during the course of the investigation
infonnation is revealed to indicate a change in this detennination, Q COMPLAINANT
the employee will be verbally apprised.

You will be questioned regarding your involvement or knowledge of OPR Case #21-0238

This form serves as your notification of the Office of Professional Responsibility's intent to
question you in the above referenced matter. You will be contacted with further infonnation on
the date, time, and place the interview will occur.

0 Sent/ ~ Given to: Lieutenant- (PIN-

Date: March 2, 2021

Official Serving: Sergeant A. Aranyosi (PIN -

office

**One copy to be retained in the OPR file.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This document i& Intended only for lhe use of lhe individual or entity lo which II is addressed and may contain information that Is
privileged, confidential. and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. This document Is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO). Its
disclosure to unauthorized persons is stricUy prohibited. Please do not distribute, retransmit or disseminate this infonnation.

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• OFFICIALSTATEMENT

I, Lieutenant - have been advised that I am required to provide a truthful

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

On January 6, 2021, I was assigned as the platoon commander for the Civil Disturbance
Unit (CDU) for the Senate Division. The platoon was comprised of nineteen (19) hard
squad CDU with two (2) hard squad sergeants (Sergeants - • • and
- The rest of the platoon was soft squad CDU with nineteen (19) soft squad CDU
with (2) soft squad sergeants (Sergeants - • • • and Howard -

We had our roll call at 1000 hours. What was passed on was the usual intel information
on certain groups that may cause any problems, but nothing about the violent insurrection
as we later found out that day. Shortly after roll call the Field Force Commander Captain
- ••• from Special Operations Division (SOD) gave me the order to take my soft
squad CDU to line up the north curb of Constitution A venue between Deleware and New
Jersey, NW. The order was for the demonstrators to keep off Constitution Avenue and to
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keep them on the sidewalk. As time went on Captain • • told me to spread my two
soft squad CDU all the way down to 1st and Constitution, NW. We witnessed large
crowds walking up the avenue going to both the East and West fronts of the United States
Capitol. At this time the hard CDU squads were staged on the bus with their CDU
equipment by USCP headquarters. At approximately 1300 hours I heard a frantic radio
transmission: "We lost Peace Circle!" A few minutes later l got a call from Captain
to have the hard squad gear up. A few minutes after that Sergeant • • called
me to see if they could deploy and I said that I have not heard anything about the CDU
hard squad being deployed. I soon saw later that the CDU bus was self-deploying and
went down about halfway on the Northwest Drive of the Capitol. Then I saw CDU jog
down towards the West Front. At this time I could hear voices from a big crowd. At this
time my CDU helmet was being stored inside the Delaware and Constitution, Avenue,
NE kiosk. Sergeant • • had designated that place for my helmet to be stored. I called
Sergeana • •o ask where he was and I could tell that there was a lot of commotion
when he told me he was somewhere out on the West Front. After I sensed that there was
urgency for the CDU hard squad portion of my platoon at the West Front of the Capitol I
told my counterpart Lieutenant • - • •---• that I was responding. I also let
Sergeant • • know I was responding.

I do not recall seemingly dismissing a question of an officer on the soft squad about
responding to the U.S. Capitol as discussed in the complaint. I do remember grabbing
my helmet, responding to the Capitol first to the West Front and leaving the CDU soft
squads on Constitution Avenue because there was no call for them to leave their posts to
respond later. I found out much later that Sergeants • • • and • • • did take their
squads to the Capitol through the Russell Subway.

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

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When I arrived at the West Front by the north side of the Inaugural platform I saw
thousands of raucous protesters and a hard CDU squad commanded by Lieutenant -
Realizing that it was too dangerous for me to go through the crowd by myself I walked
back up the hill and walked to the Upper West Terrace. From there I had an overview of
the sea of demonstrators. I walked down the south steps to the base of the Inaugural
platform to re-unite with my CDU hard squads. I saw Sergeants - and - fighting
alongside their officers enduring verbal abuse and protesters pushing the line. My CDU
hard squads formed a police line behind the bike racks. I found out later on that
Sergeant - retrieved a Colt 45 that fell out of a protester's waistband. The owner of
the gun fled but it was processed as CPWL (carrying a pistol without a license). There
were also numerous Metropolitan Police (MPD) also holding the police line. I saw metal
rods, wooden planks and various other projectiles being thrown over the police line.
Some of these objects were aimed at my head but I was able to dodge them. A full water
bottle hit me in back of my leg. While on the line l helped pull out a MPD officer that
was hit on the head to safety. I saw red liquid being sprayed at my officers. When I
checked on Sergeant - his helmet and gas mask were covered in red liquid. He told
me he couldn't see so I pulled him out of the line to safety. Just as this was happening I
was starting to choke on the gas that was dispersed. The line was starting to get pushed
back. Soon after the police line collapsed from one side and then completely. Sergeant
- and I had to fall back and retreat up the narrow wooden staircase on the Inaugural
'jjl'atfo"rm. We made it back to safety up into the Lower West Terrace Door where my
officers were starting to decontaminate. I gave up my water bottle to Officer
from my CDU platoon who I saw coughing and hacking. In this chaos and
disorder I became separated from my hard platoon. I tried calling both Sergeants -
and - but they all went to voicemail. After decontaminating myself I made it down
the ST level hallway Senate Side and ran into SOD K9 Officer - who asked
me with urgency: "Lieutenant, can you take us to S-138?" S-138 from my knowledge of
the Capitol is the Senate Appropriations Room on the first floor of the U.S. Capitol.
- was accompanying approximately twenty (20) CDU officers from Metro
Transit Police. I led them to the - elevator that fit at the most eight (8) people at a
time and ended up doing multiple trips. I thanked the Metro Transit Police for helping us
out as they responded to S-138.
After that I made my way up the West Stairs to the Crypt to where many of the
rioters who had broken in were just walking around and not fighting. I encountered a
Library Division Officer and a Library Division Official (Sergeant - - The
Library Division Officer asked me what we should do and she thought they should be
arrested but at this point this would be impractical since we probably didn't have the
manpower to do mass arrest at this time. I walked across the Crypt with Sergeant -
and I say Deputy Chief - instructing Capitol Division officers to man the
Memorial Door. I asked the Chief what we were doing. He told me that they will be
escorted out the Memorial Door. I then asked if there was a transport vehicle for an
arrest but he told me that they were just being escorted out. At that time I saw several
By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood my statement consisting of this
page and _ _ _other pages. I have made all the changes and corrections I desire to make.

Signature and Date

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT

FBI personnel responding in tactical gear up the stairs towards the area between Statuary
Hall and the Speaker's Officer. I then saw USCP officers escorting one to two people out
at a time. Some wanted to come back in but they were kept out of the Memorial Door.
I then responded to the Rotunda Door which had been breached. I sa~ st
forty (40) or more USCP officers trying to secure the door. I saw Lieutenant . . .
climb up to try to fix up a mechanism on the door. I also saw Captain -
I responded to securing the door then Sergeant - • • • asked if
anybody had any OC spray and I immediately gave mine up. The OC spray was sprayed
at the rioters outside the door who were trying to get back in.
Later on that evening I reunited with my entire CDU hard squad. I witnessed an
awe inspiring speech from both - and - worthy of a movie scene. I spoke last
and explained to my CDU hard squad that I was sorry I came a little late to join them but
that I had to set up the CDU soft squad to line and secure the avenue. I also said they did
a great job. A lot of gear such as radios, Glock magazines, PR-24s and helmets were lost
in the fight. But the important thing was that we were unharmed and alive.
At this time the Capitol Building had been cleared of all rioters and we decamped
and stood down inside Statuary Hall. I took care of administrative things such as
contacting property to replace the lost magazines and contacting HMRT to replace the
gas mask filters. I also kept in contact with • • and • • • to make sure they could
break for decontamination of their equipment. Several hours had passed and I called
Captain • • ifwe could respond back to USCP Headquarters to stage but it appeared
she was hesitant to do so. I never got a response. I ended up calling Captain
for a decision to release us back to the Senate Division so that we could all go
back home. It was a very long day.
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I do recall being in roll call fielding a question from Officer • • about officers
getting helmets. I could sense multiple feelings of perhaps anger and disappointment by
•
the way • • asked me about the helmet. I recall walking out of the roll call room but
it wasn't because I could not handle the questions from seemingly angry officers or
answer their questions. I, at the same time, cannot blame the way they felt.
•
The allegation from Officer • • • that I would "disappear" and cannot make
a decision are patently false. My reputation here for a little over twenty-one years on
USCP has always been an excellent one no matter which division I have worked. I as a
hard CDU trained platoon commander had to be part of the hard CDU squads. Yes it is
true I left the CDU soft squad on Constitution A venue, not to leave the action, but to be
part of the action where my CDU hard squad was fighting hard. I even saw one officer
with a scuffed up PR-24 that had to be replaced with a new one. All in all, I made the
best decision I could with the limited information I had on that day.

By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood my statement consisting of this
page and 2.. other pages. I have made all the changes and corrections I desire to make.

Signature and Date

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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATIVE
TO ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS
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RIGHTS AND RESP0NSIBIL'..ITIES

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.

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 Directive 2053.013, Rules of Conduct, Category
A: Duty to Obey. RuleA3: 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 that 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 U.S. 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 USCP, 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. (See USCP Directive 2053.013, Rules of Conduct, Category A: Duty to Obey.
Rule A7: Truthfulness.)

GERTIFIGATl0N
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.

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United States Capitol Police

Washington, D.C.

Administrative Notification

You are hereby advised that you will be questioned as part of an official ~administrative
C]criminal investigation into alleged misconduct.

At present*, it has been determined that you will be questioned as a: ~ RESPONDENT

•This determination will be made at the preliminary stage of the O WITNESS

investigation. If, during the course of the investigation
information is revealed to indicate a change in this determination, (J COMPLAINANT
the employee will be verbally apprised.

You will be questioned regarding your involvement or knowledge of QPR Case #21-023A

This form serves as your notification of the Office of Professional Responsibility's intent to
question you in the above referenced matter. You will be contacted with further information on
the date, time, and place the interview will occur.

0 Sent/ [81 Given to: Lieutenant

Date: March 2, 2021

Official Serving: Sergeant - (PIN

office

**One copy to be retained in the OPR file.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This document Is Intended only for the use of the individual or entity lo which it Is addressed and may contain Information that Is
privileged. confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. This document Is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO). Its
disclosure to unauthorized persons Is stricUy prohibited. Please do not distribute, retransmit or disseminate this Information.

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On January 6, 2021, at approximately 1200 hours, CDU was deployed for a scheduled protest in support
of a perceived stolen election.

Officers in Platoon #7, commanded by Lt. - ••••Lt. - ••••

control along the middle perimeter, Constitution Avenue.
were assigned to the typical crowd
assigned the officers
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Lt••••
in Acting Sergeant • • squad to respond back to the Senate to assist as Pre-Screeners. Inspector
- requested additional resources at the West Front so
to respond to assist at the West Front. Inspector -
ordered Acting Sergeant
requested an additional squad so I sent
Acting Sergeant - squad to assist the Senate. The remaining squad was led by Acting Sergeant
I ordered his squad to respond to the West Front Drive to assist with crowd control. A short
while later, maybe 10-15 minutes, an additional call came over the air for assistance on the East Front.
At the same time, a protester said there was a suspicious item on the West Front. My officers had
already ran up the hill to assist the officers on the East Front. I went to the possible 10-100. I called
Capt~J11- to inform her; however, manpower was scarce. She said to set-up a perimeter as best
t h a ~ p people away from the item. Since it was just I and some of the other protesters there
trying to set the perimeter, the perimeter was completely inadequate. The gentlemen ended up picking
up the item (metal water bottle) and walking away. I went to assist on the East Front. Later, I was able
•
to gather the squad with Acting Sergeant • • to assist with clearing the US Capitol Building and
Grounds.

We remained on duty as Congress reconvened ensuring the certification of the election was completed.

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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATIVE
TO ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS

RIGHTS AN0 RESPQNSIBILITIES

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.

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 Directive 2053.013, 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 that 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 U.S. 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 USCP, 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. (See USCP Directive 2053.013, 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.

SIGNATC,RE OF RECIPIENT

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

1 Contents 40 comro!red Substance ........................................... 5
41 Ru!e 04: Use of Al'cohol ....................................... 5
2 Authority and Coverage ............................................... 1 42 Fl:ut.e C5: Use of Tobacco ..................................... 5
3 Definition(s) ..................................................................2 43 R e C6: Gifts. Gratuities. Bribes. or Rewards .....8
4 General Policy ...............................................................2 44 R C7: Improper Associati:ons ........................... 6
5 Responsibitities/Procedures.........................................2 45 Rufe C8: Gambling ............................................... 6
6 Category A-Duty to Obey ................. ........... ......... ... 2 46 Rufe C9: Communications wilh Criminals ............6
7 Rule A1: Knowledge of Laws and Regulations ....2 47 Ft e C10: Improper Remark.s ...............................6
8 Rule A2: Conformance to Laws ............................ 2 48 Rule c 11~ Retaliation ............................................ a
9 Rule A3: Compliance with Directives •...• ,............,.2 49 Category D-Adminfstrative Responsibilitie.s ............ 6
1o Rule A4: Conflicting Orders .................................. 2 50 Rlfle D1: Off•Duty Employment.. ..........................6
11 Rule A5: Improper Orders ... ..................................2 s1 Rufe D2: Telephone ..............................................6
12 Rule A6: Insubordination ...................................... 3 52 RU'le D3: Changes in P.e,sonal Status..................6
13 Rule A7: Truthfulness ........................................... 3 53 CaUJgory E-Miscellaneous ...................................... 6
14 Category B-Performance of Duty ............................ 3 54 Ruta E1: Abuse o Process...................................6
15 Rule B1 ; Unsatisfactory Performance .................. 3 ss Rule E2: Improper lntervention .............................6
16 Rule B2: Personal Appearance ............................ 3 56 Ruta E3: Work Stoppage .........................,.,..........7
11 Rule B3: Absence from Duty ....... ......................... 3 57 Rue E4: Di5semination of lnfomiaUon .................7
18 Rule 84: Reporting for Duty ..... .... .. ....................... 3 58 Ru ES: Pub!ic Statements .................................. 7
19 Rule 85: Carrying of Credentials and Identification 59 Rule E6: Public Appearances ..............,................7
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21 Rule B6: Malingering .......... ............................ ...... 3 61 Rule E8: Service of Civil Processes .....................7
22 Rule 87: Duty Post ............................................... 4 62 RulEt E9: Reports · ·····• •J+~•~•, - •+•r•-+~ -•• -+• r+~r~•·••r~~~• - ~~ r"-• 7
23 Rule B8: Meals and Other Relief Periods ............. 4 63 Rule E10: Compromises .......................................7
24 Rule B9: Courtesy ................................................. 4 64 Catego,y F-Supervlsors .......................................... 7
2s Rule B10: Neglect of Duty ................................... .4 65 Rule F1: Subo dilnate Comptianoe......... ........ .......7
26 Rule B11: Use of Property and Services, and 66 Ru F2: Subordli ate Discipline ........................... 7
21 Inspection of Equipment and Facilities ................ .4 67 Rule F3: Suto.rd· ate Performance ...................... 7
2a Rule B12: Operating Vehicles .............................. 4 68 Rule F4: Subordfnate FaHures .............................. 8
29 Rule B13: Use of Force ..... .................................. .4 69 Addttional •nformauon .................................................. 8
30 Rule B14: Use of Weapons ....................... ... ........ 4 70 Exemptions ... ... .... ..... ................................................8
31 Rule 815: Arrest, Search. and Seizure ................. 4
32 Rule B16: Treatment of Persons in Custody ....... .4 12 Appendices ....... ................................ .. ............. .. ... ....... 8
33 Rule 817: Property and Evidence ........................ 4 73
34 Rule B18: Court Appearances .............................. 5
35 Rule 8 19: 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 the chie
76 officer of the United States Capitol

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1 is responsible for the day-to-day operation and

2 administration of the USCP. 39 Responsibilities/Procedures
3 This policy may be revised at the discretion of the 40 Category A-Duty to Obey
,4Chief of Police, consistent with applicable law, rule,
5 and regulation. 41 Rule A1: Knowledge of Laws and Regulations

42 Employees are required to know and understand all

6 Definition(s) 43 applicable laws, rules, regulations, Directives, orders,
44 written procedures, etc., relevant to their official duties.
7 Department Rules. A Department rule is designed to
8 cover situations in which no deviation or flexibility is 45 Rule A2: Confonnance to Laws
9 permitted.
46 Employees will obey all laws of the United States, the
10 Intoxicant. Alcohol, liquor, malt beverages that 47 District of Columbia, and any state, local, or military
11 contain alcohol, drugs or other substances which. 48 jurisdiction in which they may be present Employees
12 when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed, deprives an 49 arrested or indicted for a violation of any law, other
13 individual of the ordinary use of one's senses or 50 than minor non-custodial traffic offenses, or
14 reason. 51 summoned to appear in response to a criminal
52 complaint, will immediately notify one of their
15 Supervisor. An employee in the rank, or civilian 53 supervisors, who in tum will notify the Chief of Police
16 equivalent, of Sergeant or above, or a designated 54 through the chain of command.
17 supervisor.
55 Rule A3: Compliance with Directives

18 General Policy 56 Employees are required to obey all Departmental

19 The policy of the Department is to ensure that all
20 employeesj both sworn and civilian, maintain an
21 exemplary standard of personal integrity and the
22 highest professional standards of conduct in both their
23 private lives and in their official capacities. This po ·cy
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 civnity and
28 professionalism.
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 Chief
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.
57 rules, 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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1 Rule A6: Insubordination 41 Rule B3: Absence from Duty

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, insolen~ or abusive
5 language to or toward a supervisor.
6 Rule A7: Truthfulness
7 Employees will make truthful statements at all times,
a 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 81: 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 Department 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 perform assigned
25 tasks.
26 3. The failure to conform to work standards
27 established for the respective ranks, grades, or
28 positions.
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 B4: 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 equipped and cognizant of information
49 required for the proper performance of duty so that
50 they may immediately assume their duties.
51 Rule 85: Carrying of Credentials and Identification
52 1. Swam 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. Civilian 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 performance of
68 duty, authorized by a supervisor, or necessary to
69 protect the employee's safety or the integrity of an
70 authorized investigation.

29 4 . The failure to take appropriate action on the 71 4. Employees will not lend their badges, credentials,
30 occasion of a crime, disruptfon, or other condition 72 or identification to any other person.
31 deserving police attention.
73 Rule 86: Malingering
32 5. Repeated poor evaluations or a written record of
33 repeated infractions of the rules. regulations,
74 Employees will not feign illness or injury, falsely report
Directives or orders of the Department 75 themselves or others ill or injured, or otherwise
34
76 deceive or attempt to deceive any supervisor of the
35 6 . Repeated sustained complaints of misconduct. 77 Department, or any other governmental agency or
78 individual authorized to conduct such an inquiry, as to
36 Rule B2: Personal Appearance 79 the condition of their health or the health of others.

37 Employees will maintain a neat, well-groomed BO

38 appearance and comply with all Department policies
39 pertaining to uniforms, civilian attire, appearance, and
40 grooming.
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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
s 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
9 reassignment
10 Rule B8: Meals and Other Rellef 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
1B 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 disabflities, or other personal characteristics.
29 Rule B1 O: Neglect of Duty
30 Emptoyees 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 Facilities
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. Afl
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 815: 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: Treabnent 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
80 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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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
6 Department, including any administrative hearing, will
7 immediately notify their supervisor and then comply 49 1. Employees will not use or consume alcohol or
a 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 B19: Response to Calls 52 except as permitted by specific orders of a
53 Department supervisor.
10 Employees who are assigned radio communications,
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 whlle 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, 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 Departmen~ 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
26 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, religion, 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 C3: Possession and/or Use of Drugs or a
78 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 persona!
39 treatment by a licensed health care provider 83 Rule CS: Use of Tobacco
40 authorized to dispense a controlled substance
41 during the course of professional practice. 84 Employees will use tobacco only in accordance with
85 the policies of the Department
42 2. Employees wll 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
a 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 CS: 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.
26 Rule C9: Communications with Criminals
27 Employees will not communicate verbally or in writing,
28 directly or indirectly, in any manner or form, any
29 information that may enab e persons engaged in,
30 suspected ofI or guilty of, criminal acts to escape
31 arrest or punishment, or which may permit them to
32 dispose of or conceal any money, goods, or other
33 evidence unlawfully obtained or possessed.
34 Rule C10: Improper Remarks
35 Employees will not make malccious, harassing,
36 untruthful, or frivolous remarks or rumors against, or
37 about, other members of the Department or individuals
38 in the workplace.
39 Rule C11: Retaliation
40 Employees will not harass, ridicule or retaliate in any
41 form against a complainant, employee, or any witness
42 for complaining or otherwise offering evidence in an
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43 internal or external, criminal or administrative
44 Investigation.
45 Category D-Administrotive Responsibilities
46 Rule 01: 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 Emp oyees 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.
58 Rule 03: 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
64 Employees will not intentionally manufacture, tamper
65 with, falsify, destroy, or withhold evidence or
66 information, nor make any false accusations,
67 statements or complaints regarding a criminal charge,
68 traffic offense, or administrative violation.
69 Rule E2: Improper Intervention
70 Employees will not interfere with official business
71 being handled by other employees or any other
72 government agency unless ordered to intervene by a
73 supervisor, or the intervening employee reasonably
74 believes that a manifest injustice would result from
75 failure to take immediate action. Employees will not
76 undertake any investigation or other official action not
77 part of their regular duties without obtaining permission
78 from competent authority unless the exigencies of the
79 situation require immediate action.
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1 Rule E3: Work Stoppage 45 Rule E7: Testlmonlals

2 Employees will not engage in any work stoppage. This 46 Employees will not permit their names or photographs
3 includes the concerted failure to report for duty, willful 47 indicating their association with the United States
4 absence from one's position, unauthorized holidays, or 48 Capitol Police to be used in any commercial, political,
5 the abandonment in whole or in part of the full, faithful, 49 or other testimonial which alludes to their position or
6 and proper performance of the duties of employment 50 employment without the approval of the Chief of
7 for the purpose of protesting, inducing, influencing, or 51 Police.
8 coercing change in conditions, compensation, rights,
9 privileges, or obligations of employment. 52 Rule EB: Service of Civil Processes

10 Rule E4: Dissemination of Information 53 Sworn employees will not serve civil processes or take
54 part in any such service.
11 Employees will treat the official business of the
12 Department as restricted, and are prohibited from 55 Rule E9: Reports
13 disseminating information concerning Department
56 Employees will submit all necessary reports In
14 investigations or operations to any unauthorized
person, in accordance with established Department 57 accordance with established Department procedures.
15
58 Reports will be truthful, accurate, complete and timely.
16 procedures. Employees are prohibited from providing
17 information obtained from the Criminal Justice 59 Rule E10: Compromises
18 Information System (CJIS), Motor Vehicle
19 Administration (MVA), Washington Area Law 60 Employees are prohibited from becoming involved, in
20 Enforcement System (WALES), National Crime 61 any way, in an attempt to make a compromise or
21 Information Center (NCIC), or any other source to any 62 arrangement between suspected criminal violators and
22 unauthorized person, except in the performance of 63 their alleged victims.
23 their duties and in accordance with proper procedures
24 and law.
64 Category F-Supervisors
25 Rule ES: Public Statements
65 Rule F1: Subordinate Compliance
26 Employees will not publicly criticize or ridicule the
66 Supervisors will be responsible for subordinates'
27 Department, its policfes, or other employees by
67 adherence to Department rules, regulations, policies,
28 speech, writing, or other expression, where such
68 procedures, orders and Directives, and will take
29 speech, writing, or other expression is unlawful.
69 reasonable action to ensure compliance.
30 violates Department policies regarding the
31 dissemination of sensitive and/or confidential 70 Rule F2: Subordinate Discipline
32 information, or is made with reckless disregard for
33 truth. 71 Supervisors will be responsible and accountable for
72 the maintenance of discipline and will provide
34 Rule E6: Public Appearances
73 leadership, supervision and example to ensure the
74 efficiency and integrity of Department operations.
35 Employees will not purport to represent the
36 Department by addressing public gatherings, 75 Rule F3: Subordinate Perfonnance
37 appearing on radio or television, lecturing on "law
38 enforcement" or other related subjects, preparing any 76 Superv'isors will be responsible for the job
39 articles for print or electronic publication , acting as a 77 perfomiance of all subordinates placed under them.
40 correspondent to a newspaper, periodical or electronic 78 Authority and functions may be delegated to
41 media, releasing or divulging investigative information 79 subordinates, but responsibility for the
42 or any other material regarding matters of the 80 accomplishment of overall Department objectives
43 Department without prior approval from the Chief of 81 remains with the supervisor who made the
44 Police. 82 assignment.

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1 Rule F4: Subordinate Failures

2 Supervisors will be responsible and hetd accountable

3 for all job-related failures on the part of their
4 subordinates when the supervisor was aware, or
s should reasonably have been aware, of the failure or
6 potential for failure, and did not take the appropriate
1 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
1s their duties.

1s Cancellation
11 This Directive cancels Operational Directive PRF 1.3,
1a "Rules of Conductt 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.

24
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Thomas P. Reynolds
25 Acting Chief of Pollce

Law Enforcement Sensitive • Effective 11/19/2012

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