Heroes Behind the Badge
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.
00:00:00 - Episode Introduction
00:03:44 - First Signs of Trouble
00:05:15 - Pipe Bomb Discovery
00:09:50 - National Guard Response Issues
00:14:51 - Single Shot Fired
00:20:31 - How Close Were They?
00:25:01 - Political Aftermath
• "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.org
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.
Dennis Collins - Citizens Behind the Badge Board Member
Bill Erfurth - Former Miami-Dade Police Lieutenant
Craig Floyd - Founder, Citizens Behind the Badge
• Episode 1: The Lead-Up to January 6th