Ranking Member Padilla Welcomes New Capitol Police Chief
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, which has oversight over the U.S. Capitol Police, issued the following statement after meeting with new Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan to welcome him to his new leadership role:
“Amid the recent rise in dangerous political violence and rhetoric, bolstering the safety and security of Members, staff, and visitors to Capitol Hill is essential to the success of our constitutional government. I appreciate the public service and dedication of the officers who work long hours to protect the legislative branch, and I extend a warm welcome to Chief Michael Sullivan to this new leadership position. We had a productive discussion about Member and campus security, recruitment and retention, and officer morale. Alongside my colleagues in Congress, I look forward to working with Chief Sullivan to ensure that the Capitol Police have the resources, training, and support they need to do this incredibly important job safely and successfully.”
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