Several Capitol Police officers suspended pending outcome of investigations
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, a House Appropriations subcommittee chairman who presides over Capitol Police funding, told reporters Monday afternoon that two Capitol Police officers have been suspended after the storming of the Capitol last week.
"One was the selfie officer, and another was an officer who had put on a MAGA hat and started directing some people around," he said.
Ryan said he was informed of both by the interim Capitol Police chief.
The congressman also said he has heard of 10 to 15 ongoing investigations of officers' actions and that the interim chief is taking "aggressive action" in the department to determine "if there was any facilitation or help" from inside the department.
Late Monday, the acting Capitol police chief released a statement that said the department has been actively reviewing video and other open source materials looking for officers and officials who appear to be in violation of department regulations and policies.
"Our Office of Professional Responsibility will investigate these behaviors for disciplinary action, up to, and including, termination. Several USCP officers have already been suspended pending the outcome of their investigations," the statement said.
Acting Chief Yoganada Pittman also said that law enforcement agencies throughout the capital region have comprehensive, coordinated plans in place to ensure the safety and security of the congressional community and for the upcoming presidential inauguration. There will be no public access to the Capitol grounds during the inauguration and but the event will go on as scheduled.
-ABC News' Benjamin Siegel and Jack Date