Former Capitol Police Chief Discusses the Impact on His Officers and the Deaths that Occurred Following the Jan. 6th Riot
Officer Brian Sicknick collapsed hours after battling protesters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6th and died a day later--four other officers who responded to the Capitol riot died by suicide soon after.
McLean, VA (February 12, 2025) - In an emotion filled interview, former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund shared his recollections of the tragic aftermath following the Jan. 6th riot in Part 3 of his “Heroes Behind the Badge” video podcast interview.
An audio version is available at https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c5b94ce3-5cd3-4de8-a200-226cf1e99aa0 or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms.
Some of the stories Chief Sund shares in Part 3 include:
The death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who collapsed hours after battling protesters at the Capitol and died the following day.
The death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood, a friend of Chief Sund’s, who died by suicide three days after participating in the law enforcement response to the Capitol riot.
The deaths by suicide of three other officers who responded to the Capitol on Jan. 6th.
The lasting emotional trauma on many of the other officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6th.
And an incredulous moment when a Congresswoman called to scream at Chief Sund during the peak of battle—forcing him to hang up because he had more important things to deal with.
About Steven Sund
Steven Sund served as the 10th Chief of Police for the United States Capitol Police from June 13, 2019, to January 8, 2021. Before joining the Capitol Police in 2017, Chief Sund had a distinguished 25-year career with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., advancing from patrol officer to commander of the elite Special Operations Division. He is the author of the best-selling book, “Courage Under Fire: The Definitive Account from Inside the Capitol on January 6.”
About “Heroes Behind the Badge” Podcast
“Heroes Behind the Badge” is a podcast produced by Citizens Behind the Badge, a national nonprofit organization supporting law enforcement. The podcast aims to bridge the gap between public perception and police reality, providing an up close and personal glimpse at the true heroes behind the badge. Video versions of the podcast can be found at: https://heroesbehindthebadgepodcast.org/. Audio versions are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms.
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