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UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE (11/19)

DEMONSTRATION ENDORSEMENT SHEET

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Recommendation of C.O. Special Events Approval c.J Disapproval Cl Coinm1nt El

01-06-2021: No MOC/media Invited; No CO planned. Fadlltate wi• Existing Manpower CJ
Group 1: Women for a Great Amerlca:Araa 10; prayer for
the country, 50 ppt. ·
Group 2: New Yark Aposlolc Prayer Networtc; Area TBD; Gross I'• byDlgitaly signed
Grossi, Scott
Prayef for lhe country; 50 ppt J.
Group 3: Women for America F1rst; Area 15; rally for elecUon
Integrity; 50 ppt Scott J. Date: 2020.12.24
Group 4: One Nalion Under God; Area B: election integrity; ./ 08:19:47-05'00' 12/23/2020
50ppt ·.
Si ature Date
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Recommendation of Assistant Chief o(PoUce

Protecdve and lnteW1ence Operations
Approval !✓I Disapproval D Comment

12/30/20
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Recommendation of Assistant Chief of Police

Uniformed Operations
Approval Disapproval D Comment[i]

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 UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE BOARD CP-1563
(11/16)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20S10 Phone: 212-124-9806

PERMIT RELATING TO DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES ON

UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS
SES: 20 12-21
4

(I) SPONSORING PERSON ANO/OROROANIZATION:

Bryaa Lewis

(2) AREA OF CAPITOL GROUNDS TO BE INVOLVED:

Senate East Front, Grassy Area 9 (bounded by the North Mezzanine sidewaJI.:; First Street. NE;
Northeast Drive and the East Front Plaza)

NOTE: The spokesperson b11s been advised tluat the Co■1ressioHI Press 1rea In the Senate £Ast
Front Grassy Area Is ■ ot a permitted 11re11. Tbe demonstntion b permitted 10 closer tb11 thirty
(JO) feet from tbe Congressional Press Area.

(3) DATE. TIME, AND DURATION:

DATE: WcdncsdaJ. January 6, 1021 TIME: 0830 - 1700 hours DURATION: 8 ~-: hours
(includes set-up and tnke-down)

(4} NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:

so
(5) PROPS AND EQUIPMENT:
❖ Various Handheld signs / placards
❖ One (1) bullhorn
❖ No marshals will be utilized for this evenl
❖ Electrical power has nol been requested, nor is it unavailable at this site
The spokesperson has been advised of the rouowing:
❖ "Items cannot be tied (nailed, stapled or affixed] lo any tr=r.'fixturcs. Non-breathable material (i.e., plastic,
plywood, etc.) is prohibited from direclly coverini= turf or other livinQ landscape assets. Post and stakes must
be no more than 1 :.•• in diameter, inserted no deeper than 9'' into the ground. and approved by U.S. Capitol
Police Special Events with 0nal review by tho Architect of the Capitol."
❖ P1r only ■auaral barflp saallbap are allowed for me en U1&1 tarr t• prolect
fhe 1roa•ds from any daneace. No synthetic or plastic wove■ s■ ad,ap 1rr allowed.
❖ Height Restriction: No single prop. piece of equipment or combination thereof may exceed fifteen ( 15)
fcct in height.
❖ Sta&es, Risers and Platforms: No stage, riser or platfonn may exceed two (2) feet in height.
❖ Music-In accordance with the Traffic Regulations for the United Stales Capitol Grounds, Section 12. l.30 (e)
..Ceremonial Events & Entcnainment" musicals are not considered demonstrations and require Capitol Police
Board Approval.
❖ The volume of the sound will be kept 10 a minimum and directed away from Congressional Office Buildings.
❖ Tripods and lighting equipment are authorized on grassy areas only and must not impede pedestrian or
vehicular traffic. Photos / film taken must not be used for any commercial purposes.
❖ Tents, cabanast canopies or any other covered structures are expressly prohibited.
❖ ~ r
❖ Delivery velaicle(s) must report to USCP Off-Site DeHvery, 4780 S.epberd Parkway, SW, for ill1tll1
g,:eeplag (Monday through Friday during operaJional hours 04J0-J 300 hottrs). Then -
❖ Delivery veblcle(s) m•st report to New Jersey aad C Street, NW f o r ~ (A"ival
after I 300 hours and on the holidays and weekend.r, delivery vthicle{s) will rupond to thi1 location for
initial scn~ning only).
❖ Delivery vebicle(s) must ••load and reload eq•ipment aloag tile west c•rb of Fint Street, NE
(niclacd /cutout area) between Co■stlt■tloa Avenue a■d Elist Capitol Street, NE.
❖ Upon 11nloadi•1~ delivery vebiele(s) must depart Capitol Grounds and aot retal'll until coacl■sioa
or the eveat.
❖ DELIVERY YEHICLE(S) MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME.

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 UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE BOARD CP-1563
(11/16)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 21510 P•o■e: 282-224-9806

PERMIT RELATING TO DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES ON

UNrrED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS
SES: 11·12-21

❖ EQUIPMENT MUST BE HAND-CARRIED OR HAND-CARTED TO THE EVENT SITE.

❖ FIRST RESPONDERS PERSONNEL WILL INSPECT ALL PROPS AND EQUIPMENT, AND
MONITOR THE EVENT.

(6) The authorized pcr,on or organization named in clause (I) or the Permit is entitled to utilize the area of the
United Stales Capitol Grounds described in clause (2), and any props or equipment described in clause (5) of this
Permit, in carrying out, during the date and time set forth in clause (3) of this Penni1, their right to engage in
peaceable and orderly demonstration activities (as defined in Chapter 12. Section 12.1.10 of lhe Traffic
Regulations for the United States Capitol Grounds).

(7) In order to assure the safety and convenience of all the people in the exercise of their right to visit the Nation·s
Capitol, to call al the offices of Representatives and Senators, to observe public procecdin&-.; of Congress, to
pelilion the Congress for redress of wievances, engage in peaceable and orderly conduct ofany hearing before, or
any deliberation of, any committee or subcommittee of the congress or either House thereof. or unreasonably
interfere with the maintenance of good order on the Capitol Grounds. the Capitol Police Board hereby includes as
pan of this Pennil the following conditions and time hmitallons which the Capitol Police Boord has detennined
necessary in order to minimize the obstruction or impediment of vehicular and other traffic (including pedestrian
traffic) through or within the Capitol Grounds and 10 as!iurc the safety thereof:

(a) In the event an official function is scheduled that could conflict with this demonstration. lhe
demonstrators "ill clear the respective area prior to ~aid function. nnd rel um after snid function hos
depaned the Capirol Grounds.

(b) Any display of sign<11, banner,, placards, and related ite,m is strictly prohibited inside all Capitol
Buildin&S. Literature may nol be distributed in the hallways of any building on Capitol Grounds.

(c) It is forbidden to offer or expose any article for sale in said United States Capitol Grounds; to display any
sign, placard, or other Form or advertisement therein; lo solicit fares, alms, subscriptions. or contributions
therein.

(d) The setting-up, placement, or slorage of cnn1ping equipment. 1en1s. sleeping bags. bedroll, bedding of any
kind or shelter of any I.ind. al any time, is prohibited. An~ §lceping or I) ing-down on the paved or
impro\ed ponions of the Buildings and Grounds (such as .streets, roads, sidewall.s, wall.ways, steps.
curbs. gutter;, doorways. alcoves. walls) at any time is prohibited. Any sleeping or lying-do,,..n on any
unpaved. or unimproved (gras.,y) portion oflhe Grounds from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour
before sunrise. is prohibited.

(e) Immediately upon the conclusion of the demonstration activil} carried out pursuant to this pcnnit, all
props, equipment and facilitiei pcrmined under Chapter 12 Section 12.S. IO of the Traffic Regulations for
Capitol Ground~. which ha\.e been used in connection "ith such aclh ity shall be removed by the
applicant from Capitol Ground~. f'ur1her. the applicant shall lake such action as may be necessary so as
to leave the Capitol Ground,;, in as rea!.onably aood and clean a condition as that which ex.isled
immediately prior to the commencement of such activity.

(0 As a condition precedent to the i~suance of this Penn it, all participants in the proposed demonslration
(parade. convocation, etc.} 5.hall agree not to carry on hi,1her person any firearm. ell.plosive, club, missile,
chemical or other incendiary device or any other weapon; candles, torches. lanterns, lamps, etc., while
ignited: or to cause to become ignite~ any igqitnble malerials for the purpose of producing a. name.
Funher, all pnnicipanb shall agree not to carry any support for signs; banners, placards. etc., which is
more than three-quarter! of an inch square at its largest point. All supports must have dull ends and cannot

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 UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE BOARD CP-1563
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20511 Plloae: 212-224-,806 (11/16)

PERMIT RELATING TO DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES ON

UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS
SES: 20-12-21

in any way be construed as n weapon. There shall be no nails. screw. or bolt-type fastening devices
protrudina rrom any suppon.

12/31/2020
(Date Approved)

(Date Approved) Cliuirmu,1.

U11i1ed Statc.r Capilo/ Police Board

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 UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE
SPECIAL ATTENTION MEMORANDUM
CP·l03(9:0S)

Time Forwarded:. _ _ _ __ SES Number: 20-Jkll

Date Forwarded: SES Coonlinatar:
Date Scheduled: Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Time: 0830- 1700 hours fmcludes set-up flake-down)

Duration: 8 ½ hours

N■mber or Participants: 50

Locadon(s): Sena1e E111t: Front, Grassy Arca 9 (bounded by lhc North Mezzanine sidewalk; First
Street, NE;Northeast Drive and the East Front Plaza)

NOTE: The spokesperson has been advised that the Congressional Prc11 area In the
Senate Eut Front Grassy Arca Is not a permitted ana. The demonstration is
permitted no doser than thirty (30) reet rrom the Cangresslo1111I Press Area.

Name(1): Bryan Lewis

Type or Event: Demonstration

Spokesperson: Bryan Lewis

Tclepho■e Number(s): (C) (843)

Spokesperson's Address: On File in Special Evenrs

Note: la accordance with Standard Operating Procfdurc AC-tOo.63, the Section

Commaaden ror the First Rcsponden Unit, Sections Two ■ad Three wlJI be
responslblt ror completing a Follow-Up Report CP-44, within three working days
or thJs event

Remarks:
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021. between 0830 and 1700 hours. approximately fifty {50) persons representin1
Bryan Lewis will panicipate in a dcmonstntion on the Senate East Front, Grassy Area 9. Tbe spokesperson advise1
participanls an: gathering lo •~rge Congras to null;Jj, \'Otes from states that niade illegal changes to ,'Olin, mies
during their elections " The a&ll1al event 11,ne ,,;11 k 0830-17110 l1011,s.

Mathus of Co11gras and Prm have 1101 b1ttn /n,ited. Ci,i/ Dinbffi«nct1 is NOT pla111111d for Ibis nt111t,
and participonts ,.,;n NOT awage fn 1narcl1 ac:ti,it:, l11 associatio11 wit/, tl,is '1NIIL Spotapmon l,as 11,Msa that
proper socltll distancing will be maintalnel far the 4uratim, ofthe IIM!'nL

The following props 1 equipment are authorized:

❖ Various Handheld signs / placards
❖ One ( I) bullhorn
❖ No marshals will be utilized for this event
❖ Elccbical power has not been requested, nor is it unavailable at this site

The spokesperson bas been advised of lbe following:

❖ ..Items cannot be tied [nailed, stapled or affixed] 10 any trceslfixu.wes. Non-breathable material (i.e.,
plastic. plywood, etc.) is prohibited hm directly covering turf or other living landscape assets. Post
11111 COUESl'ONDEll:CEM\.ST BETll!ATED AS LAW ENfOICIMENT SENSITIVE,AND IS FOil OFRcW. USl!ONt.Y.
mfliff-.
Tliil ..,._.. _. .. bc fiallbW-iflrerir.1,r.s. Ga\ocnncntll'Mlic Safc1ytdaled..-- Disclrutft_,-lliil, iotfomalioncauliljnplnlizs • ClplftlllOftl.

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 and stakes must be no more than ¼" in diameter, inserted no deeper than 9" lnto the ground, and
approved by U.S. Capitol Police Special Events with final review by the Architect or the Capitol.''
❖ l!!t.!l!UaW9!Sl.!llUl!s..~ldl.11L only natural burlap sandbags are allowed for me on the turf to protect
the arounds from any damaae. No synthetic or plastic woven sanc:lblp are ■!lowed._
❖ Heipt Restriction~ No single prop, piece of equipment or combinatio11 thereof may exceed fifteen ( 15) feet
in height.
❖ Staaes, Risers and Platfonns: No stage, riser or platform may exceed two (2) feet in heipt.
❖ Music: - In accordance with the Traffic Regulations for the United States Capitol Grounds, Section
12.1.30 (e) "Ceremonial Events & Enter1ainment" musicals are not considered. demonstrations and
require Capitol Police Board Approval."
❖ The volume of the sound must be kept 10 a minimum and directed away from Conpcssional Office
Buildings
❖ Tripods and lighting equipment are authorized on grassy areas only and must not impede pcdcslrian or
vehicular 1raffic. Photos / film taken mus! not be used for any commercial purposes.
❖ Tents, cabanas, canopies or any other covered structures are expressly prohibited.
❖ Solid v arc
❖ Delivery nl1ic:ll!(s) must report to USCP Off-Site, 4700 Shcpbrd Parkway, SW, ror ilWI!
~ (Monday thn, Friday during operational hours 04JO-JJOO hrs). Tben -
❖ Dellvel")' veldclc(s) •••t
report to New Jersey aad C Street, NW f o r ~ (.Am,·al
qflcr I JOO ho11n and on lht! holidays and weeket1ds, dttlfre,y l'ehicle(s) will respond to this location for
initial screening 011/y).
❖ Delivery vebicll!(s) must unload aad reload equipment alo11g the west curb of First Stree~ NE
(niched/ c:11t out area) between Constitution Avenae. NE and East Capitol Street.
❖ Upoa unloading, delivery velaicle(s) ••st depart Capitol Greaads ud not rctura antU
co•cluslon of the eve■t.
❖ DELIVERY VEHICLE(S) MUST NOT BE LEFT UNA1TENDED AT ANYTIME.
❖ EQUIPMENT MUST BE HAND-CARRIED OR HAND-CARTED TO THE EVENT SITE.
RRJCAD O E Q.
❖ FIRST RESPONDERS PERSONNEL WILL INSPECT ALL PROPS AND EQUIPMENT, AND
MONITOR THE EVENT.

Participants will arrive and depart via public and private tnansportotion. The spokesperson has been advised
that p gU.orized oa Capitol Grounds.
The Capilol Police Board baa ilS5Ued • pennit for this event.

Private Firsl Class

1373:7540

TIIIS COllll!SNJNDl!NCI! MUST BIi 'nl!ATED AS LA w ENFORCEMENT sersmVE AND 15 FOR OFFICIAL USE OSLY
nil ldnan-1 •1 be r-idlcd Clllsld,r orm U.S 0.,_ 111' N,li; S.lcly n:laltd 1p111:il::t DIKlan orM ialo.a1iDII could jeopatd.lc, •*
rnia«a:IIICll opcralio..

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a Dec; 21. 2129 11:57 (UTC•l!S) From: W!IIV.PU.PUJ! (Bryan Leds) To: +1212%11:N:29 ll 2 of 2

Request for demonstration on 6 Jan 2020

Thanks
Bryan lewis

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 Coordination Questions for [Byran lewis & SES #12·21] (January 6, 2021) [Area 9 (Area 1 was requested but is not
av11fabl1)]
Phone conversation: 12/21/2026 @11330 hours
Do you have any other events planned in the city? If so, NO
please provide the location time and estimated number
of oartf cloants.
Have you spoken with MP0, NPS, and/or USPP? If so is NO
the name listed on the application submitted to them the
same as what was submitted to USCP? (only If applicable
to event)
How does your sroup plan on arrivin1 to US capitol 11
Public/ Private Transporution I
Grounds?
How does your group plan to disperse from US Capitol Public/ Private Transportation
Grounds?
Are you planning a March? If so what Is the start and step NO March
off times and where? Validate this information with our
Agency Partners
Have you or anyone in your group expressed intent in NO
engagin1 In Ovil Disobedience?
Does your aroup have a website established for this NO -Uve Stream via sodal media
event? Does your group have a social media account for Social Media and word of mouth for inviting participants
this event?
Are you anticipating the use of additional props and Bui Horn
equipment other than what was listed on your
application? If so please crovide detailed Information.
Do you have photos of the equipment that you plan on Not at this time
utilizin2?
How do you plan on supporting your equipment? Speaker Not at this time
stands, staes. easels, etc.••
How wtll fllmlng/photography be used? For personal use Live stream and personal use
or advertising/commercial purposes?
Are you aware of any specific eroup(s)/p1rson(s) that No
have exDressed interest/ intent in disruntinR vour event?
Email addressfes) for al points of contact for your event. B r v a ~
Will this location be used as a staslng area or disper111I N/A
location for a March or will be it solely used for
demonstration purposes?
Please confirm that your vendor has been made aware of NO vendor
the screening procedures for the day of the event (send
off site screening information)
Is the spokesperson a contractor who has been hired to Leader of participants
orpniz1 the event or actual member of the 1roup
olannine the event?
If there is a March associated with the event please NO March
provide I map of the planned march route
Please provide the names and contact info of partners N/A
the SMlkesoerson has been in contact with.
What Is the event's actual estimated start time? 0830-5:00
Has the group invh"d Members of ConRress? NO
...
Has th
.nvlted Press to the event? I NO

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 Coordination Questions for (Bynin Lewis & SES #12·21] (January 6, 2021) (Area 9 {Anti 1 was requested but Is not
available))
Phone conversation: 12/21/2020 O 1330 hours
Called SP and advised them of the following

• Area 1 not availiilble

c Selected Area 9 as an alternate location
• CPB Order restricting mass gatherings to 50 persons ar less
o SP advised that he put 1,000 as a hopeful number but does not believe he will come even close to th1t
number. I stated if he was to reapply for 50 participants he must adhere to this.
Advised that he will need to resubmit his application, usin1 the most recent version of the applh:ation to reflect the area
and participant# changes.

Provided email address

Stated that other than the signs (which will be messa1e based) they may have a bull horn.

He stated that there will ba NO MARCH associated with the event.

SP was also quite surprised to find out that so many locations were already reserved for other applications, leading me
to believe th;at they are not affili;atad with the larger group.

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 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE

Ret1a1able OnlyTo:
USCPB,UICP

monstration Permit
Assessment

TITLE: Bryan Lewis Demonstration

THREAT ADVISORY: REMOTE

There are no records of Bryan Lewis holding prior events on Capitol Grounds and the
Intelligence and lnteragency Coordination OMslon (IICD) found no adverse information;
therefore, IICD assesses the Level of Probability of acts of clvil disobedience/arrests to occur
during the upcoming Bryan Lewis demonstration as REMOTE.

~ : Bryan Lewis, describes himself as a private citizen who is "fighting for fair
election results".

Event Summary: On Wednesday, January 06, 2021, between 0830-1700 hours, approximately fifty
(50) persons representing Bryan Lewis will participate in a demonstration on the Senate East Front,
Grassy Area 9, of the U.S. Cepitol.

Mr. Lewis, who is also the spokesperson for the event. advised that the participants are gathering "to
urge Congress to nullify votes from states that made Dlegal changes to voting rules during their
elections." According to Mr. Lewis the event will consist of brief speeches and displaying signs, the
actual event will take place from 0830-1700 hours. He has also advised Members of Congress were not
Invited to this event and no acts of clvll disobedience are planned. Mr. Lewis is not aware of any
counter-demonstrations related to this event and the group has no intention of enlering Congressional
office buildings to lobby Members of Congress.

IICD Comment At present there Is no adverse intelligence related to this event. A social media
presence could not be located for Mr. Lewis. Bryan Lewis, (843) I C 5 has stated that he did not
need to advertise for the event because he beffeves there will be larger groups In Washington D.C. on
the same day, demonstrating for the same cause. Baaed on these findings, the Intelligence and

WARNING: THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. ff CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT MAY BE lAW
• ·• DIFORCEMENY.SENSITI\IE.11'. ISTO BE coira'oum, HANDLED, STORED; TRANSMITl'£D; DISIRIBUTED AND
I I 1,1,hll" 11, I II I

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lnteragency C.Oordlnation Division assesses the Level of Probability of acts of civil disobedience/arrests
to occLr during the upcoming Bryan Lewis demonstration as remote.

Information contained In this document is current •• of 1212912020 @ 0930 hours.

USCP Risk As■H■ment Facto111

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