Members of the United States Capitol Police on Friday issued an early vote of no confidence in their top leaders because of the January 6 riot. CNN reported.
The media reported that the force’s seven leaders – including acting chief Yoganada Pittman, two deputy chiefs, three deputy chiefs and a captain in the division that commands the Capitol – each received a vote of censure, according to sources who shared the vote counts. with CNN.
“It has been just over a month since one of our nation’s darkest days, and the trauma is still incredibly raw and difficult for many officers who fought heroically on the 6th,” Pittman said in a statement, according to CNN. ” Since the oath. on January 8, my executive team and I made the welfare of our directors our top priority.
“While there is progress, there is still more work,” added Pittman. “And I am committed to ensuring that each officer gets what he needs and deserves.”
The Hill contacted the USCP for comment.
The poll started on Thursday afternoon and lasted 24 hours, the news service reported. The vote was limited to members represented by the United States Capitol Police Working Committee.
The vote comes a month after the January 6 riot that led to the death of Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick and left dozens of other officers injured.
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