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GAO-02-792R 1 (2002-07-05)

handle is hein.gao/gaobaamaa0001 and id is 1 raw text is: £ Accountability * Integrity * Reliability United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 5, 2002 The Honorable Richard J. Durbin Chairman The Honorable Robert F. Bennett Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Wilson Livingood Chairman The Honorable Alfonso E. Lenhardt Member The Honorable Alan M. Hantman Member Capitol Police Board Subject: Review of Potential Merger of the Library of Congress Police and/or the Government Printing Office Police with the U.S. Capitol Police In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and subsequent anthrax incidents, protecting the Capitol complex' has gained greater significance. Currently there are over 30 police forces operating in the District of Columbia, many of which have some authority or jurisdiction within the Capitol Hill area. Three of these, the Library of Congress (LOC) Police, the Government Printing Office (GPO) Police, and the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP), are part of the legislative branch of the federal government. This report responds to the requirements of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' July 2001 report accompanying the legislative branch appropriations bill for fiscal year 2002.2 The Senate committee report directed GAO, in consultation with all stakeholders, to complete an updated evaluation on the feasibility of consolidating the LOC Police and/or the GPO Police with the USCP. As stated in the committee report, an updated evaluation on the feasibility of consolidating these police forces was deemed important to address the perceived need for consistently applied security policies and practices, efficient management of resources, and fair and equitable treatment of law enforcement personnel. The committee report also directed us to address issues related to ensuring an orderly transition, including the protection of the rights of affected staff. 'The Capitol complex includes, among other things, the United States Capitol, Senate and House office buildings and garages, the Capitol Power Plant, and various other facilities. 'S. Rep. No. 107-37, at 25 (2001). Page 1 GAO-02-792R U.S. Capitol Police Merger Review

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