‘Don’t Be Alarmed at Low-Flying Helicopters’: Capitol Police Conduct ’Training Exercise' in Washington

A U.S. Capitol Police car drives past on patrol in front of security fencing near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 9, 2021. Al Drago/Getty Images

The U.S. Capitol Police said that it is making security preparations at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, telling people not to “be alarmed.”

“This morning we are working with our federal, state, and local partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters,” the agency said. It’s not clear if the exercise is designed to prevent a breach like the Jan. 6 Capitol incident.