Capitol Police investigating Navy Yard ‘stand down’ claim

“I don’t think it’s a far stretch to say that some
lives may have been saved if we were allowed to intervene,” a Capitol
Police source told the BBC.

{mosads}Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) said Thursday that the Capitol
Police union had asked to meet with her to discuss the response.

“Norton spoke with Capitol Police officers at the Navy Yard
and she understands their frustration that the tactical team was not allowed to
proceed,” her office said in a statement. 

“Norton believes an investigation is
necessary to determine whether other tactical police forces were on the scene
or available, whether lives could have been saved by Capitol Police without
putting the Capitol at risk, and if there was proper coordination of police
forces.”

Dine said that the review
would be led by Michael Strenger, assistant sergeant at arms for protective
services and continuity. The review is due to be completed by Oct. 21.