Heroes Behind the Badge28 Jan 2025

Heroes Behind The Badge: Capitol Police Chief Steve Sund Story - Part 1

In part 1 of this gripping series of Heroes Behind the Badge, former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund shares his firsthand account of the January 6th Capitol riot and the intelligence failures that preceded it. Chief Sund, author of "Courage Under Fire," provides an unprecedented look into the political pressures, institutional barriers, and operational challenges that shaped one of the most significant security events in American history.

Key Takeaways:

The Capitol Police Board's political oversight significantly hampered security preparations, including denying National Guard support requests
Intelligence failures within the U.S. Capitol Police led to inadequate preparation for January 6th despite available warning signs
Budget constraints and the "defund the police" movement impacted essential equipment and training resources for Capitol Police officers
Recent changes to federal law have modified how the Capitol Police Chief can request emergency assistance

Timestamps:

00:03:51 - Craig Floyd discusses officer fatalities

00:14:41 - Steven Sund interview begins

00:30:05 - Intelligence failures revealed

00:42:00 - Budget and resource challenges

Resources:

Courage Under Fire" by Steven Sund: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Under-Fire-Definitive-Account/dp/B0D9Z2FV3T
Citizens Behind the Badge website: www.citizensbehindthebadge.org
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: www.nleomf.org

Guest Bio:

Steven Sund served as Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police from 2019-2021, following a 25-year career with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC. His expertise in critical incident management and special events security led him to coordinate security for numerous presidential inaugurations and high-profile events. Sund holds master's degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School and Johns Hopkins University.

Connect with Our Guest:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-a-sund-6271b5212

X: https://x.com/ChiefSund

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