The Capitol Police said in a statement Wednesday that officials had already made some of the improvements recommended in the report, and that the siege was "a pivotal moment" in history that showed the need for "major changes" in how the department operates.
U.S. Capitol Police watchdog to testify on Jan. 6 failures
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U.S. Capitol Police describes a multitude of missteps that left the force unprepared for the Jan. 6 insurrection — riot shields that shattered upon impact, expired weapons that couldn't be used, inadequate training and an intelligence division that had few set standards.
Watchdog lays bare Capitol Police's riot security failures
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