New Temporary Capitol Police Chief Named

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U.S. Capitol Police have designated Yogananda Pittman as the law enforcement agency's acting chief. She has been with the force since April 2001 and was named acting chief on Friday, according to the U. S. Capitol Police (USCP) website.

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She was one of the first Black female supervisors to rise to the rank of captain in 2012. In that role she oversaw more than 400 officers and civilians and was an integral part of the security planning for President Barack Obama's second inauguration the following year, according to her biography.

She was promoted to inspector in 2015 for the USCP, where she was responsible for responding to the department's disciplinary appeals and grievances. In 2018 Pittman was promoted to deputy chief and tapped to become bureau commander for the Command and Coordination Bureau, according to the USCP.

She is currently assistant chief of police for Protective and Intelligence Operations.

In October, Sund announced that Pittman was recognized as the 2020 recipient of the Women in Federal Law Enforcement's Outstanding Advocate for Women in Federal Law Enforcement award.

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