Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger issued a statement on Tuesday alerting the public of the need for more resources to protect lawmakers and their families after last week's assault on Paul Pelosi.
Manger said the break-in and attack at the home of Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco is an"alarming reminder" of the threats that elected officials and public figures face during"today's contentious political climate," per the statement.
"While progress has been made, there is still a lot of work to do," Manger wrote."The Department’s long-term plans to expand our protective operations are already underway — their importance only emphasized by Friday’s brutal attack." Security details are not given to families of elected officials if they are not traveling with said official. Manger said Capitol Police's review of the incident calls for more layers of protection and security for members of Congress.
Paul Pelosi was home alone when David Depape broke into the house and said he was waiting for Nancy to come home so he could break her kneecaps if she did not"tell him the truth."
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