Heroes Behind the Badge: Capitol Police Chief Steve Sund's Story - Part II

Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund provides an unprecedented insider account of January 6th's security response. In this riveting episode, Chief Sund reveals the critical decisions, bureaucratic hurdles, and shocking details of how his officers defended Congress against overwhelming odds.Key Takeaways:273 Capitol Police officers faced an estimated 30,000 protestersThe National Guard's response was delayed by 71 minutes due to "optics" concernsDespite being vastly outnumbered, officers maintained remarkable restraint with only one shot firedThe Capitol was cleared within 5 hours, defying predictions of a 24-hour siegeTimestamps:00:00:00 - Episode Introduction00:03:44 - First Signs of Trouble00:05:15 - Pipe Bomb Discovery00:09:50 - National Guard Response Issues00:14:51 - Single Shot Fired00:20:31 - How Close Were They?00:25:01 - Political AftermathResources:• "Courage Under Fire" by Steven Sund: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-under-Fire-Outnumbered-January-ebook/dp/B0BGJRCHM2• Citizens Behind the Badge website: https://behindbadge.orgGuest Bio:Steven Sund served as Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police during January 6th, 2021. With 25 years of decorated service in the Metropolitan D.C. Police and expertise in critical incident management, Sund led the Capitol Police response during one of America's most challenging moments.Connect with Us:Dennis Collins - Citizens Behind the Badge Board MemberBill Erfurth - Former Miami-Dade Police LieutenantCraig Floyd - Founder, Citizens Behind the BadgeRelated Episodes:• Episode 1: The Lead-Up to January 6th