Capitol Police ignored intelligence warnings about pending riot

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CBS News is reporting, the OIG says the agency failed to act on intelligence which warned protesters coming to the rally on January 6 might be armed and planned to “target” Congress. The report, dated March 1 noted numerous “deficiencies” and zeroed in on the department’s failure to disseminate intelligence from as early as December 30 which suggested protesters “may be inclined to become violent.” The reports, obtained by CBS News has not been previously published, however some lawmakers are pressing to have them publicized. “USCP did not prepare a comprehensive, Department-wide plan for demonstrations planned for January 6, 2021,” wrote Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton. That review was the first federal audit conducted of the January 6 siege. According to the Washington Examiner, Bolton also hammered the department for a general failure to share information from others, in particular the FBI’s Norfolk field office’s memo that warned of potential violence and “war” at the Capitol.