US EditionThreats investigated by Capitol Police jump 57 percent
The US Capitol Police investigated 14,938 threat cases in 2025, marking a third consecutive annual rise linked to heightened political violence and increased law enforcement partnerships.
- Last year, the United States Capitol Police reported 14,938 investigations, marking a third consecutive rise and the highest level in years, up from 9,474 cases in 2024.
- USCP officials said the rise stems partly from a false sense of anonymity on online platforms and increased reporting through outreach with the Congressional Community in recent months.
- The USCP's Threat Assessment Section processed concerning reports, expanded the 24/7 Protective Intelligence Operations Center, and deployed Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys who consulted on 875 cases and 1,705 subpoenas.
- The USCP said violent incidents included a man lunging at Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and a punch to Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., and it collaborates with the Department of Justice and local partners to mitigate threats.
- The multi-year data show USCP investigated 8,008 cases in 2023 and 9,474 in 2024, with formal agreements tripling to more than 350 departments in 2025, USCP said.
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Capitol Police Say Threat Cases Have Jumped 57%
Threats tied to Congress jumped sharply last year, and the force tasked with protecting lawmakers says the country's political tone is part of the problem. The US Capitol Police disclosed Tuesday that cases involving threats or alarming communications toward members of Congress, their families, staff, or the Capitol complex surged...
Threats investigated by Capitol Police jump 57 percent
The number of threats investigated by U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) grew by 57 percent in 2025, according to a new report from the agency. Last year, the police force said their threat investigators examined nearly 15,000 potential threats made against lawmakers and their families and staff or against the Capitol itself — 5,000 more than…
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