1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i The U.S. Capitol Police: Brief Background Updated July 29, 2021 U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) The U.S. Capitol Police is a department within the legislative branch with security, protection, and administrative responsibilitie
2、s. The USCP is responsible for law enforcement and security within the Capitol Complex, including the U.S. Capitol building, the Capitol Visitor Center, Capitol grounds, the House and Senate office buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, Capitol Police buildings, Library of Congress buildings, and adjac
3、ent grounds. The USCP performs these roles in coordination with the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms. The House and Senate Sergeants at Arms are charged with maintaining order in their chambers, and they each perform a number of law enforcement, security-related, decorum, and protocol duties. The
4、House and Senate have each had an elected Sergeant at Arms since 1789. Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board is comprised of the Senate and House Sergeants at Arms, the Architect of the Capitol, and the chief of the Capitol Police, who serves as an ex-officio member. Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 190
