Capitol Police Section

The Capitol Police Section promotes exchange of information and develops standards for increasing the efficiency and capabilities of each law enforcement agency that provides service to our state and nation’s critical assets.

Mission

The mission of this section is to allow its members to develop and promote professional relationships among its members and the IACP; and to increase the efficiency and capabilities of each law enforcement agency that provides service to our state and nation’s critical assets. This will be accomplished by providing educational training, promoting effective leadership, sharing information, and mentoring our future leaders.

Membership

Cap Police Members

Section membership is open to individuals who are now, or have been, engaged in or responsible for providing police services at a national or state/providence State House. Section members will promote and develop beneficial relationships with the private sector and our individual communities. Integrity, honor, and ethical behavior will be the standard for professionalism among our section members.

2012/2013 Capitol Police Section Leadership

Chair: Captain Michael Spochart (Michael.Spochart@uscp.gov), US Capitol Police
General Vice Chair: Captain David Hunt (David.Hunt@state.de.us), Delaware Capitol Police
Secretary: Vacant – currently seeking nominees for this position
East Region Vice Chair: Sergeant Eric Yealdhall (eric.yealdhall@dgs.state.md.us), Maryland Capitol Police
South Region Vice Chair: Deputy Chief Randall Howard (rhoward@dcp.virginia.gov), Virginia Capitol Police
Midwest Region Vice Chair: Deputy Chief Dan Blackdeer (Dan.Blackdeer@wisconsin.gov), Wisconsin Capitol Police
West Region Vice Chair: Captain John Hahn (John.Hahn@cdps.state.co.us), Colorado State Patrol, Capitol

Upcoming Activities

Thursday, May 16, 2013 1pm-1:45pm (Eastern) – Quarterly Training Brief Webinar - Employing Returning Combat Veterans
Thursday, August 15, 2013 1pm-1:45pm (Eastern) – Quarterly Training Brief Webinar (Topic TBA)
Monday, October 21, 2013 9am-10am (Eastern) - Annual Meeting at IACP Conference in Philadelphia, PA

For more information about these events, to suggest a training topic, or to receive an electronic invitation to participate, contact Section Chair Michael Spochart (Michael.Spochart@uscp.gov) or staff liaison Dianne Beer-Maxwell (Maxwell@theiacp.org).

Resources

Capitol Police Section members can login here to access resources, including the section discussion list and an archive of past training briefs.

Guests are invited to learn more about various Capitol Police Section member agencies, either through the agency highlights or the early editions of Capitol Beat Newsletter, below.

Member Agency Highlights