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The Capitol Police Weren’t Ready on Jan. 6, and They Aren’t Ready Now

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When—not if—there is another attack from an unknown threat, will they be ready for that? All signs point to no.

Julie Farnam
Julie Farnam
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A photo illustration of Capitol Police on Jan. 6 in front of the Capitol.
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty
Julie Farnam

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