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The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
On Thursday 4/16 at approximately 10:45 pm, MPD responded to the discharge of a firearm in the 1000 block of 2nd Street, SE.
A single shot was fired. There were no injuries or damage to property.
Members of @CapitolPolice, already in the area, assisted our response.
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
ROAD CLOSURES: Here are the road closures for the State of the Union on Tuesday, February 24 - shorturl.at/lasEz
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
Virginia Man Arrested for Allegedly Placing Pipe Bombs Outside Offices of Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee on January 5, 2021 justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/man-c…
@ATFWashington @CapitolPolice @DCPoliceDept @USAO_DC
ALT Assistant Director in Charge Darren Cox said, "Today's actions underscore the long memory and reach of the FBI. The FBI and our partners do not forget. We do not give up. We do not relent. For nearly five years, the investigative team combed through a massive amount of data and leads to identify the suspect arrested today."
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
EXERCISE: On Sunday, July 27, we will have a routine training exercise on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles, large numbers of police officers, or hear a loud boom and simulated gunshots for training purposes.
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
Romanian Citizen Pleads Guilty to ‘Swatting’ Numerous Members of Congress, Churches, and a Former U.S. President
🔗justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/roman…
@USAttyPirro @SecretService @FBIWFO @FBIMinneapolis @CapitolPolice
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The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
⚠️ Plan for road closures around the U.S. Capitol beginning Monday morning.
See additional closures and security information for the state funeral here: mpdc.dc.gov/page/presidentia…
#DCTraffic #PolicingWithPurpose
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
We are proud of the dedicated men & women of the USCP who worked around the clock to make these monumental changes. Their hard work continues...
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
Many of these changes could not have been made without the assistance of our oversight Committees & the Capitol Police Board. Learn more about the work we have done by watching today’s Senate Rules Hearing: rules.senate.gov/hearings/ov…
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
We also held an exercise at the @FLETC training facility in Maryland where we brought in 600 + participants, as well as some rather large horses from @ParkPolice & @PGParkPolice.
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
We implemented an aggressive recruitment and retention strategy to get ahead of attrition. We now have more than 350 more officers than we had four years ago.
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
We don't just protect the Members of Congress in Washington, D.C. This summer our mission took us to Milwaukee & Chicago for the conventions.
See what other unique experiences the United States Capitol Police has to offer at USCP.gov/Careers.
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
Reminder: the 2024 @NATO Summit is being held in DC this week. Plan ahead for your commute!
Additional road closures go into effect tomorrow, 7/8, at 9am & continue until Fri, 7/12, & @wmata’s Federal Triangle station closed on 7/9 & Mt Vernon Sq closed 7/9 @ 11a - Fri 7/12 @ 5a
FYI: NSSE Event Notice: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit 2024
Tuesday, July 9 - Thursday, July 11, 2024
View the link for more Details, Road Closures, Parking Restrictions & Transit Impacts
mpdc.dc.gov/page/2024-nato-s…
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
JULY4DC: Severe thunderstorms are possible through 6pm. When thunder roars, head indoors! Follow NWS on X: @NWS_BaltWash
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
UPDATE - All customers under the precautionary boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after it was confirmed that drinking water provided by the Washington Aqueduct never deviated from U.S. EPA established water quality standard. dcwater.com/bwalifted
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
NATODC: The 2024 @NATO Summit traffic plan & security map have been released. Plan ahead! Maps & additional info can be found at nsse.dc.gov.
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
📢 ALERT for DC area GA pilots & travelers: Please check fly.faa.gov for possible flight impacts at @Reagan_National from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM tomorrow, 5/11 during @flywithaopa's flyover over DC's National Mall. Follow us here for more info. #AviationHistory
ALT GA aircraft and map of flyover route through Washington D.C. with text: "Attention Washington D.C. May 11, 2024 General Aviation Flyover"
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
Heads up, DC! On Saturday, May 11, 2024, a flyover involving multiple aircraft will take place over the National Mall, between 12:00pm and 1:00pm. During that time, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be under a ground stop. There is no cause for alarm.
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, a flyover involving multiple aircraft will take place over the National Mall, between 12:00pm and 1:00pm. During that time, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be under a ground stop. For more information, visit bit.ly/3UQcYD7.
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
Washington, D.C. is not in the path of totality for today's solar eclipse, but it should still be an impressive sight. Here, almost 90% of the sun's surface will be blocked by the Moon for a few minutes around 3:20pm. Tips for safe eclipse viewing here: nps.gov/articles/eclipsesafe…
ALT A crescent sun partially blocked by the moon during an eclipse as photographed through a solar filter.
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
Reminder: March for Israel scheduled Street Closures/Emergency No Parking are in effect.
🚗Watch for Authorities directions - Closures are subject to change
View the link: mpdc.dc.gov/release/updated-…
The U.S. Capitol Police retweeted
A First Amendment event, the #MarchforIsrael, is scheduled for Tues, Nov. 14, on the @NationalMallNPS. There is a possibility for traffic impacts in DC.
Text MARCHDC to 888-777 to sign up for free text updates from DC Gov on road closures, public safety, transit updates & more.
ALT A phone shows text messages from DC Government with updates on road closures, public safety, and transit updates. Encourages people to sign up by texting MARCHDC to 888-777.