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Eric Waldow

January 6, 2021
Waldow was appointed to rank of deputy chief and was the sixth-ranking official in the Capitol Police. Waldow led the Capitol Police’s riot control force On January 6, Waldo was the highest-ranking commander on the ground, tasked with  directing officers' movements that day. At 8:24 a.m, Waldow issued an order via Capitoal Police radio in which he reportedly urged officers to look out for anti-Trump protesters amid the massive, pro-Trump crowds.

Capitol police issued a statement defending Waldo's actions: "The radio call does not mean USCP was only looking out for anti-Trump counter protesters. The next radio transmission requests that officers be on the lookout for a pro-Trump protester carrying a possible weapon. ... USCP’s mission is to protect the Congress, so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities." In February, the department's union held a vote of no confidence in a number of leaders.