Inspector General Says Capitol Police Need to Change "Culture"

The Inspector General testified to Congress about the need for the Capitol police force to shift from a reactive to a protective agency. Michael Bolton emphasized the importance of improving operational planning, intelligence gathering, and training. He highlighted training deficiencies as a key issue and suggested that any additional funding should be directed towards training to ensure the success of officers.

What did the Inspector General suggest about the Capitol police force's approach?

• It should reduce its size.

• It should focus on arrests.

• It should become more protective.

• It should remain reactive.

What areas did Michael Bolton emphasize for improvement in the Capitol police force?

• Budget management and cost reduction

• Public relations and media presence

• Community engagement and outreach

• Operational planning and intelligence gathering

According to the Inspector General, what is a major factor that puts officers at a disadvantage?

• Training deficiencies

• Poor communication

• Lack of equipment

• Insufficient manpower

What did the Inspector General recommend Congress should do with additional funding?

• Allocate it towards training

• Invest in new technology

• Increase salaries

• Expand the police force

What was the main topic of the Inspector General's address to Congress?

• Budget cuts

• Community policing initiatives

• January 6 riot and police force improvements

• New recruitment strategies