ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE CAPITOL POLICE DURING FY 1987

In response

to the ever

increasing

threat of terrorism worldwide, the Capitol Police, under the direction of the Capitol the Leadership of both Houses, has implemented To secure Police Board and to increase security in the Capitol Complex. measures the perimeter of the Capitol hydraulic barricades were installed at the north and south access points, and bollards were installed at other exit points.

Capitol

regular secuity procedures, the In addition to Police provided increased security in 1987 for such events as the Iran-Contra hearings, the Bork Confirmation hearings, and the We The People Celebration in Philadelphia. The Capitol Police took We The People the lead in coordinating security measures with other federal and agencies during the local law enforcement Celebration in July.

its management Police restructured have far-reaching The results will future operations, and will lead to in the quality of police and security

In 1987 the Capitol systems and procedures. the Department's impact on noticeable improvements services provided already be

to the Congressional community.

Results can

seen in the Department's revised budget preparation During 1986 and 1987 the general expenses and tracking system. budget has been redesigned around the Office of Management and Budget's major accounts classifications. The Department has been highly successful in assuring that optimal utilization of funding is achieved. With assistance from the Senate Computer Center an came on line early in for fiscal management automated system

1987.

CHANGES IN CAPITOL POLICE PLANS FOR FY 1987 AND FY 1988

During FY 1987, there were several significant differences between planned and actual expenditures. Funds allocated for Other Services were reprogrammed as a result of new programs not being implemented as planned. Programs not implemented included Applicant Psychological Screening, Applicant Written Testing, Accreditation and the Employee Assistance Program. Funds not used for these programs were reprogrammed to the Capital Assets account with prior approval from the Subcommittee on Legislative Appropriations.

areas.

The

Funds reprogrammed for Capital Assets were used to purchase new vehicles and equipment to maintain the vehicle fleet. motorcycle fleet was aging and funds were not appropriated to replace those vehicles in FY 1987. Security increases include more frequent motorized patrols of the garages and parking To accomplish this task it was necessary to expand the motorcycle fleet. An additional four wheel drive vehicle was needed for emergency situations during inclement weather. Additionally, there was a need to purchase an engine analyzer to assist in keeping our vehicle fleet operational. During FY 1987 a thunderstorm caused significant damage to the basement of the Headquarters building, causing a loss of $25,000 in the Technical Security Division's electronic countermeasures equipment.

In

the

account Supplies and Materials, $50,000 was reprogrammed to purchase new summer uniform short sleeved white shirts to replace the dark colored shirts during the hot, humid summer months.

During FY 1988, changes in the original Capitol Police budget request were made in response to cuts pursuant to the Summit Agreement on Deficit Reduction. Additional funds provided for in H. J. Resolution 395 will be expended pursuant to language

UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE GOALS FOR FY 1989

ensure

In order to continue to fulfill its responsibility to provide security and the safety of Congress, staff and visitors, the United States Capitol Police has outlined the following objectives:

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To enhance the level of security currently being provided to Congress through the implementation of the pilot off-site delivery center whereby packages will be more effectively screened, and secured areas of the buildings will be more closely watched via the upgraded closed circuit television system;

To increase the quality of service to Congress by recruiting able, highly qualified officers to the Capitol Police through the implementation of a sophisticated, professional recruit selection process;

To increase the efficiency of the department through the implementation of a civilianization program thus obtaining qualified clerical and administrative personnel to allow the assignment of police personnel to duties commensurate with their training;

To implement a procurement process for the Capitol Police which establishes acceptable regulations and guidelines to realize savings through more competitive acquisition of equipment and supplies.

**kiye 1/1/87 is not reflected in the FT 88 figures. however it is reflected in the FT 29 figures.