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Steven Sund
Capitol Police Chief (January 6)
Capitol Police Chief during January 6 who requested National Guard deployment
Overview
Steven Sund was Capitol Police Chief during the January 6, 2021 attack. He testified that he requested National Guard deployment before and during the attack but was repeatedly denied or delayed. He resigned following the attack, but his testimony raised questions about why the Capitol was left vulnerable.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
NATIONAL GUARD DELAYS: Claims requests for National Guard were denied/delayed
SECURITY FAILURES: Capitol left vulnerable despite intelligence warnings
RESIGNED: Forced to resign after January 6
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Capitol Police Chief during January 6th insurrection; testified about failures
Nancy Pelosi
Reported to House leadership; resigned after January 6th
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- 1960s
- Birthplace
- Unknown
Education
Key Timeline
June 2019
Becomes Capitol Police Chief
January 4, 2021
First request for National Guard (disputed)
January 6, 2021
Capitol breached
January 7, 2021
Resigns
February 2021
Testifies before Senate about delays