Capitol Police to Increase Security Around March 4 Due to ‘Concerning’ Intelligence

The U.S. Capitol is seen behind the metal security fencing around the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 18, 2021. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo

The U.S. Capitol Police Department is moving to increase security and staffing on Capitol grounds for a number of days that will cover Thursday, March 4, owing to the intelligence it has obtained.

“The Department is aware of concerning information and intelligence pertaining to March 4th and continues to work with all of our law enforcement partners,” the department announced on Twitter late Tuesday.