Capitol Police Chief: No Excuse For Officers Leaving Guns In Bathrooms

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Kim Dine testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 20, 2015, before a House Administration Committee hearing to discuss safety concerns after a gyrocopter illegally landed on t... U.S. Capitol Police Chief Kim Dine testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 20, 2015, before a House Administration Committee hearing to discuss safety concerns after a gyrocopter illegally landed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol grounds, securing officers handguns, and other issues. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) MORE LESS
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief of the Capitol Police says there is no excuse for officers accidentally leaving theirguns in the Capitol’s public bathrooms.

Officers have left their guns in the bathrooms of the Capitol complex three times this year. One was found by a child.

Police Chief Kim Dine told a congressional committee Wednesday the officers were being disciplined, though he didn’t name the officers. Dine said a first-time offender would typically be suspended for at least five days.

Dine said he is considering increasing the minimum penalty to a 30-day suspension for a first offense, and termination for a subsequent violation.

Rep. Robert Brady of Pennsylvania said the lost guns and other incidents have him questioning the leadership of the police force.

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