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Criminal justice students meet United States Capitol Police Officer
Students from the School of Criminal Justice had the opportunity to virtual meet Officer Edward Figueira of the United States Capitol Police (USCP). Officer Figueira spoke about the history of the organization and the hiring process for becoming a member of the agency.
The United States Capitol Police is a CALEA nationally-accredited, federal law enforcement agency. The USCP safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. They protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
As one of the oldest federal law enforcement agencies in the country, having been established in 1828, the United States Capitol Police has protected the greatest symbol of democracy for nearly 200 years. Today, the USCP embodies the best in American policing and serves as a model in security, urban crime prevention, dignitary protection, specialty response capabilities, and homeland security.
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