Apparently so.
But wait, it gets worse.
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On Thursday, the Inspector General for the Capitol Police provided testimony that corroborates the contents of a 104-page report on the police's role in the January 6th riot in Washington D.C. But there was a critical piece of information missing: Who gave the order.
"An order to hold back heavy riot-control weapons left Capitol Police at a grave disadvantage as front-line officers, vastly outnumbered, fought to protect Congress from a violent mob Jan. 6," the Washington Post reported.
"Inspector General Michael Bolton told the House Administration Committee that a deputy assistant chief of police instructed officers not to use the weapons including stingballs and 40mm launchers out of concern that 'they could potentially cause life-altering injury and/or death, if they were misused in any way'," the Post said.
As in the currently Acting Chief of the Capitol Hill Police? Pittman?Quote:
"Bolton did not identify the chief, but he said that had officers employed such measures, 'it certainly would have helped us that day to enhance our ability to protect the Capitol'," the report continued.
The New York Times also reported on the development, identifying the official's position as an "assistant chief."
But wait, it gets worse.
Say what again?? Incredible.Quote:
"While he did not name the official who gave the order, Mr. Bolton said an assistant chief had told officers not to use weapons such as sting balls and stun grenades that are commonly used to disperse crowds because the official was concerned they did not know how to use them properly," the Times reported.
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"Although am glad we are having this hearing, I think we've skipped a step," Rep. Davis said in his opening statement. "This committee has not heard from anyone involved in the decision-making process surrounding January 6th. Our members have not been able to question, under oath, any former or current leaders within the U.S. Capitol Police or House Sergeant at Arms. This is critical to our oversight of these entities."