{"id":2065790,"date":"2023-10-13T01:45:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T05:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/capitol-police-brief-squad-and-other-teams-on-security-increase-following-hamas-concerns\/"},"modified":"2023-10-13T01:48:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T05:48:33","slug":"capitol-police-brief-squad-and-other-teams-on-security-increase-following-hamas-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/capitol-police-brief-squad-and-other-teams-on-security-increase-following-hamas-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Capitol Police update &#8216;Squad&#8217; and other teams on heightened security due to Hamas concerns."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcapitol-police-brief-squad-and-other-teams-on-security-increase-following-hamas-concerns%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2065790&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The \u200bUnited States Capitol Police\u200d Holds\u2062 Briefings on Security Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict<\/h2>\n<p>The United \u200dStates Capitol Police has recently conducted &#8220;multiple briefings&#8221; with lawmakers to address security \u2064concerns during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas,\u200d according to Politico. Among those briefed were prominent progressive\u200c lawmakers, including members of the &#8220;Squad&#8221; such as Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan \u200dOmar (D-MN), \u2062Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Summer Lee (D-PA), and Barbara Lee (D-CA). These \u2062lawmakers have faced criticism for their previous comments on Israeli leadership \u200cand their response to the Hamas attacks earlier this \u200cyear.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns\u200b and Calls for Peace<\/h3>\n<p>While most Democrats have expressed solidarity with Israel, some lawmakers like Tlaib have called for peace on both sides and an end to the Israeli &#8220;occupation.&#8221; However, comments like Tlaib&#8217;s have \u2062drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans in recent days.<\/p>\n<h3>Enhanced Security \u200cMeasures<\/h3>\n<p>The Capitol Police has taken steps\u200d to enhance security throughout\u200c the Capitol Complex on Friday, \u200dfollowing\u2063 a call by Hamas leaders \u2064for\u2063 a global day of protests. Although there \u2063are \u2062no specific threats to Congress, the police are not taking any chances and are implementing visible \u2062security measures. However, for safety reasons, they cannot disclose all the details of their security resources.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2063Capitol Police spokesperson stated, &#8220;Our \u2063dedicated teams are working around the clock to coordinate with our law enforcement and intelligence partners\u2062 across the country to keep everyone safe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Supporting Colleagues Under Attack<\/h3>\n<p>During a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/capitol-police-brief-squad-and-other-teams-on-security-increase-following-hamas-threats\/\" title=\"Capitol Police update 'Squad' and other teams on heightened security due to Hamas threats.\">closed-door weekly meeting<\/a>, Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila \u2062Jayapal\u2064 (D-WA) reportedly \u2063urged\u200d her colleagues to support lawmakers \u2064who are facing attacks due to their stance on the conflict. Rep. Joe \u2064Morelle (D-NY) expressed concern for\u200c lawmakers&#8217; safety and has been\u200b in \u200cdiscussions with security \u2063officials to ensure their protection.<\/p>\n<p>Morelle stated, &#8220;I think we&#8217;re taking all necessary\u200c steps and the Capitol Police \u2062and Sergeant at Arms, I think are doing a great job. I think we have it in hand, but it bears constant vigilance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 What security \u200cmeasures are being implemented by \u2062the United States \u2062Capitol Police \u200bto mitigate potential threats arising from \u2064the Israel-Hamas conflict?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  He topics discussed in these briefings are the \u200bmeasures being taken to \u200densure the safety of the \u200cU.S. Capitol and its occupants, as well \u2062as potential threats and potential \u200cresponses to \u200bthose threats.<\/p>\n<p>The United States Capitol Police is responsible for the protection \u200band security of\u2063 Congress, its\u2062 facilities, and\u2063 its members. \u2064In light of the recent escalation of \u200dconflict between \u200dIsrael \u200cand Hamas, concerns have been raised about the potential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/justice-clarence-thomas-discloses-gifts-from-billionaire-harlan-crow\/\" title=\"Justice Clarence Thomas reveals gifts from billionaire Harlan Crow.\">increased security risks<\/a> to the U.S. Capitol and the safety of lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>According\u2062 to \u200cthe report from Politico,\u200b the \u2062United States Capitol Police\u200c has been proactive in addressing these concerns by holding multiple briefings with \u200dlawmakers. These briefings aim to provide information on the security\u2064 measures being implemented to mitigate any \u2062potential threats that may arise \u2063from the Israel-Hamas conflict.<\/p>\n<p>One of the primary concerns is the \u200cpossibility of protests or demonstrations \u2062related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/capitol-police-brief-squad-and-other-teams-on-security-increase-following-hamas-concerns\/\" title=\"Capitol Police update 'Squad' and other teams on heightened security due to Hamas concerns.\">ongoing conflict taking place<\/a> near the U.S. Capitol. In recent years, the Capitol has been the site of various demonstrations, some \u2064of \u200bwhich have turned violent. Therefore, it is crucial for the Capitol Police to stay vigilant and prepared to\u200b handle any potential security threats.<\/p>\n<p>During the briefings, the United States Capitol Police likely \u200bdiscussed the \u200ddeployment of\u200b additional officers, \u200dthe strengthening of \u200dphysical barriers, and the implementation of enhanced surveillance \u200dand intelligence-gathering \u2063techniques. These\u2062 measures are aimed at preventing any potential \u2064attacks or breaches of\u2062 security.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Capitol Police may\u2064 have provided guidance to lawmakers\u2064 on how to ensure\u200c their personal safety\u2064 during this time. This\u2062 could include advising \u2064them to \u2064limit their public appearances and\u200c engagements, use secure communication channels, and be vigilant of their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that\u200d the United States Capitol \u200bPolice has faced scrutiny in\u2062 the past for its handling of security threats. The deadly attack on the Capitol on \u2063January 6, 2021,\u2064 exposed\u2064 significant weaknesses in the Capitol&#8217;s security\u200c infrastructure and protocols. As a result, these recent briefings are critical for \u200brebuilding trust and \u200censuring that similar incidents\u2062 are prevented in the future.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the United States Capitol Police has conducted multiple briefings with lawmakers to address security\u2062 concerns\u2064 amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas\u200d conflict. These briefings \u200caim to inform lawmakers of the measures being taken to \u200csafeguard the Capitol and \u200cits occupants, \u200bas well as provide \u200cguidance\u2062 on personal safety during\u2064 this heightened \u200csecurity \u2063environment. By taking proactive\u200c steps and engaging in transparent communication, \u200cthe Capitol \u2063Police aims to ensure the safety and\u2062 security of Congress and its \u200dmembers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US Capitol Police briefed lawmakers, including progressive members like AOC, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Summer Lee, on security during the Israel-Hamas conflict. 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