We ensure the United States Congress can carry out its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe and open environment. Join the United States Capitol Police! Overview

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) dates back to 1800 when the Congress moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. A lone watchman, John Golding, was hired to protect the Capitol …

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism.

Jan 27, 2026 · United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers surrounded and arrested a man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun. The arrest happened shortly after noon on Tuesday, …

United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers surrounded and arrested a man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun. The arrest happened shortly after noon on Tuesday, February 17, on …

United States Capitol Police 119 D Street, NE Washington, DC 20510 USCapitolPolice@uscp.gov

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) dates the Department's founding to 1828, the year police regulations in Washington, D.C., were expanded to include the Capitol and its grounds. This …

Non-Emergency Police Services on the Capitol Campus (24 hours a day) (202) 224-5151 Lost and Found (202) 225-4200

Contact Reporting an EMERGENCY within the Capitol Complex From a LANDLINE, dial 911 From a CELL PHONEwithin the Capitol Complex: U.S. House of Representatives (202) 225-0911 U.S. …

Generally, the first week of training will consist of orientation at the Capitol Police Training Academy in Cheltenham, Maryland. Trainees typically will participate in 12 weeks of intensive training at the …