New US Capitol Police Chief was MoCo and Fairfax Police Chief

[Anonymous]

This is a tough job at a challenging time. Never heard of him, but hopefully he can help rebuild the morale and abilities of the force.

https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-government-and-politics-police-f40f2bf4bdeef444a2f796289c6a84c4
A police official who has run large departments in Maryland and Virginia has been selected as chief of the U.S. Capitol Police in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, in which pro-Trump rioters stormed the building in a violent rage, disrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win.

J. Thomas Manger, who most recently served for 15 years as chief in Montgomery County, Maryland, was picked for the position following an extensive search, according to four people briefed on the matter. The people were not authorized to discuss the selection process publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

The decision comes as the Capitol police and other law enforcement agencies are struggling to determine the best way to secure the Capitol and what direction to take the 2,300-person force that guards the building and the lawmakers inside it and functions as mashup of a national security agency and local police department.

[Anonymous]

Never heard of him?

Are you new to the area?

[Anonymous]

He used to come on the Sports Junkies all of the time and talk the big cases. He also participated in their holiday shows on alcohol awareness.

[Anonymous]

He's brilliant and a great leader. He handled a lot of difficult cases, including the beltway snipers and the Discovery terrorist/hostage incident. He's really good at bringing out talent among his officers.

Having said all of that, I think he's crazy to take this job. He should enjoy his retirement. But if anyone can bring positive change, it's him.

[Anonymous]

A bigger job now, as capitol police are opening branch offices in Florida and California.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He's brilliant and a great leader. He handled a lot of difficult cases, including the beltway snipers and the Discovery terrorist/hostage incident. He's really good at bringing out talent among his officers.

Having said all of that, I think he's crazy to take this job. He should enjoy his retirement. But if anyone can bring positive change, it's him.

He was not chief during the sniper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He's brilliant and a great leader. He handled a lot of difficult cases, including the beltway snipers and the Discovery terrorist/hostage incident. He's really good at bringing out talent among his officers.

Having said all of that, I think he's crazy to take this job. He should enjoy his retirement. But if anyone can bring positive change, it's him.

He was not chief during the sniper.

He was the Fairfax County Chief.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A bigger job now, as capitol police are opening branch offices in Florida and California.

What?