Capitol Police Hiring Its Own Criminal Prosecutor a ‘Dangerous Precedent’: Former Senate Chief Counsel

To oversee threats to Congress, trespassing, and wrongdoing among lawmakers

Capitol Police dressed in riot gear stand guard as activists react to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case that overturns Roe v. Wade, in front of the court in Washington on June 24, 2022. Nathan Howard/Getty Images

The Capitol Police is looking to hire its own criminal prosecutor to oversee allegations about individuals who have threatened or been violent toward Members of Congress and their staff.

According to an advertisement for the role, USCP is looking for “a Special Assistant United States Attorney located in USCP District Offices in Washington, D.C.,” who will report to “the USCP Deputy and General Counsel.”