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Hearing on Law Enforcement Experiences During the January 6th Attack

Original title: THE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE ON JANUARY 6TH

January 1, 2022

January 6th Capitol Police Congressional Investigation Law Enforcement Insurrection

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established the official record of law enforcement experiences during the January 6th attack, which serves as the foundational evidence for the 's ongoing investigation into the events of that day.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Capitol Police

Officers from this agency provided testimony regarding their experiences and injuries sustained during the attack.

Metropolitan Police Department

Officers from this agency provided testimony regarding their experiences and injuries sustained during the attack.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is the transcript of the first hearing held by the to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. The committee heard testimony from four law enforcement officers regarding their experiences defending the Capitol during the insurrection.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on July 27, 2021, in the Cannon House Office Building.
The Select Committee was established by House Resolution 503 to investigate the January 6th attack.
The committee reported that more than 140 police officers suffered injuries during the attack.
The committee reported that 7 people lost their lives in connection with the events of January 6th.
The hearing featured testimony from four law enforcement officers: Aquilino A. Gonell, Michael Fanone, Daniel Hodges, and Harry A. Dunn.
The committee's stated goal is to investigate the facts of the attack, the run-up to the event, and subsequent developments.
The committee is tasked with finding ways to address threats to the peaceful transfer of power.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The purpose was to receive testimony from law enforcement officers who were present at the Capitol on January 6th to establish the facts of what occurred.

Who testified at the hearing?

Four officers testified: Sergeant Aquilino A. Gonell (U.S. Capitol Police), Officer Michael Fanone (Metropolitan Police Department), Officer Daniel Hodges (Metropolitan Police Department), and Private First Class Harry A. Dunn (U.S. Capitol Police).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Formalization of Investigation

The hearing marks the transition from initial reporting to a formal, evidence-gathering phase of the congressional investigation.

Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol

Connected Entities

personBennie G. Thompson“Chairman of the Select Committee”Map →

personAquilino A. Gonell“Sergeant, U.S. Capitol Police and witness”Map →

personHarry A. Dunn“Private First Class, U.S. Capitol Police and witness”Map →

personDaniel Hodges“Officer, Metropolitan Police Department and witness”Map →

personLiz Cheney“Member of the Select Committee”Map →

personMichael Fanone“Officer, Metropolitan Police Department and witness”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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