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"The enormity of the multiple leadership failures both in leading up to the insurrection, and in the Department's response to it, have convinced us there is no other choice," the union head says.
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The Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol exposed a number of security shortfalls at the seat of American democracy. Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman released a video statement Friday evening.
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"In light of recent events," the acting chief said, "I can unequivocally say that vast improvements to the physical security infrastructure must be made."
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Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman told a House committee that the department expects to answer "for our failings on Jan. 6."
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On a video of the Jan. 6 attack, Officer Eugene Goodman is seen diverting a group of rioters away from the Senate chamber.
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Several lawmakers were visibly upset Tuesday by the new security system at the Capitol complex that requires them to walk through metal detectors, following last week's deadly insurrection.
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Some officers are being investigated over involvement at the protests, while others fought off protesters who once supported them.
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Steven Sund contradicts reports that help was not requested, saying security officials at the House and Senate rebuffed calls for assistance ahead of and during the attack on the Capitol.
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Howard Liebengood's union says the 51-year-old was among the officers who responded to the rioting at the Capitol on Wednesday.
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In an exclusive interview with NPR, the top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia describes how investigators are building their case.