Political Quotes

“today I rise to recognize the extraordinary work of Daniel Nichols who served the U.S. Capitol Police with great distinction for 28 years. Chief Nichols entered duty with the U.S. Capitol Police in 1983. After training, his first duty assignment was providing security and law enforcement at the U.S. Capitol, and in 1984, he was transferred to street patrol duties within the Capitol Complex and the adjoining neighbourhoods. In 1986, Chief Nichols was appointed as the first dedicated public information officer for the department. As spokesperson, he managed all media interaction during events and incidents occurring within the Capitol Complex. Most notably, he represented the U.S. Capitol Police with great poise and unwavering calmness during key events that attracted intense, widespread media attention including the 1998 shooting at the Capitol that claimed the lives of two police officers; the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the 2001 anthrax attack against Congress. In 2002, after being promoted to lieutenant, Chief Nichols was given command of the canine section. His accomplishments include expanding the training program, increasing the number of explosive detection teams to 43, reintroducing the street police service dog program, and creating a K-9 search and rescue team to locate victims of building collapses. In addition, he overhauled the concept of operations for the Off-Site Delivery Center.…”