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Capitol Police Chief Manger to Retire After Overseeing Post-Riot Overhaul

Departing on Friday, Chief Manger leaves a department seeking new leadership to tackle officer shortages alongside a surge in threats against lawmakers.

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Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger said one of the biggest challenges for the force going forward is “to be protected from the political influence that sort of permeates this place.”
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Overview

  • Since taking command after the January 6, 2021 riot, Manger rebuilt the force by ramping up recruitment, strengthening intelligence operations and improving communications.
  • He has requested nearly $1 billion in funding for fiscal 2026 to support expanded hiring, upgraded equipment and broader security measures.
  • Manger condemned President Trump’s pardons of January 6 rioters as a “slap in the face” to officers who defended the Capitol.
  • A union representative warns that persistent manpower shortages and low morale continue to strain the department.
  • Threat investigations jumped in 2024, with more than 9,400 threats against members of Congress prompting protective missions beyond Capitol Hill.