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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I guess you have to put it down when you wash your hands…