Former chief Steven Sund warns in a new book that the Capitol is still not safe from domestic terror attacks
The federal government’s multibillion-dollar security network, built after 9/11 to gather intelligence that could warn of a looming attack, provided no such shield on Jan. 6, former Capitol Police chief Steven A. Sund writes in a new book.
to the Capitol, but could allow them to replace police officers at roadside checkpoints. Listening incredulously and trying to explain that he needed help to save officers’ lives, Sund said, he felt both “nauseated” and “mad as hell.” Piatt had initially denied saying anything about optics but later acknowledged that he had conferred with others on the call, and it was possible he made comments to that effect. He testified he didn’t think he was rejecting using the Guard, but just that the military needed to create a plan for its use.
Sund said he was never warned about those red flags the FBI, DHS and his own intelligence unit had received: plots for protesters to come armed, attack Capitol tunnels, and be willing to shoot police. After Sund resigned, Pittman briefly served as acting chief. Pittman has announced that she plans to retire in February. Capitol Police leaders said they have made vast changes to improve intelligence sharing and readiness since the attack.Sund also warns in his book that the department’s command structure — with political leaders dictating decisions for security officials — “is a recipe for disaster,” and had grave consequences on Jan. 6.
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