On the recordMay 27, 2026
A quarter of the force is eligible to retire, and too many officers feel pushed to weigh moving to other federal agencies where overtime counts toward retirement and they can build a stronger pension.
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hoyer.house.govA quarter of the force is eligible to retire, and too many officers feel pushed to weigh moving to other federal agencies where overtime counts toward retirement and they can build a stronger pension.
Commenting on the challenges faced by Capitol Police officers.
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