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Capitol Police set for training exercise Monday

U.S. Capitol Police said it will participate in Monday morning training exercises on the grounds of the Capitol. “Do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters,” was the message tweeted by the department ahead of the event.

U.S. Capitol Police did not elaborate on what officers were training for, but called the exercise “routine.” D.C. Police said emergency vehicles and personnel may be seen moving around the grounds at that time. Federal, state and local partners of the Capitol Police department will take part in the training, scheduled 5 months and 1 day after the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Fencing, road closures return to Capitol for rally supporting those arrested in Jan. 6 riot

Ahead of the "Justice for J6" rally in D.C., officials started planning safety measures to guard the U.S. Capitol, which was the scene of a deadly and violent breach only eight months ago. In the District, steps are being taken to prepare for a variety of scenarios when protesters gather on Saturday in support of the people who were arrested after the insurrection on Jan. 6, including the return of perimeter fencing around the Capitol and a request by U.S. Capitol Police for D.C. National Guard support.
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