News Release

June 5 Statement from United States Park Police acting Chief Gregory T. Monahan about the actions taken over the weekend to protect life and property

Date: June 5, 2020
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Reiterating his previous statement regarding the actions taken over the weekend to protect life and property at Lafayette Park, the United States Park Police acting Chief Gregory T. Monahan issued the following statement today:

WASHINGTON – United States Park Police officers and other assisting law enforcement partners did not use tear gas or OC Skat Shells to close the area at Lafayette Park in response to violent protestors.