Press Release: FORMER CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF SHARES ALL ABOUT JANUARY 6 RIOT
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FORMER CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF SHARES ALL ABOUT JANUARY 6 RIOT
Steven Sund discusses his book, Courage Under Fire, in a new police podcast
McLEAN, VA (January 23, 2025) - Recently exonerated former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund reveals shocking details about what happened on January 6th in "Heroes Behind the Badge," a groundbreaking video podcast series from Citizens Behind the Badge (CBB). The series begins today with an audio preview episode at bit.ly/4gZK2kX, followed by the three-part video interview premiering January 28th on YouTube.
In his first extensive interview since Congress cleared him of wrongdoing last month, Chief Sund discusses his book, “Courage Under Fire” and shares his definitive account from inside the Capitol on January 6th in remarkable detail. He talks about the intelligence failures leading up to January 6th; the impossible odds his officers faced during the riot; the political barriers that hampered their response; and the deaths, injuries and emotional scars that resulted.
"For nearly three years, politics overshadowed the heroic actions of law enforcement on January 6th," declared Craig W. Floyd, CBB President & CEO and co-host of the series, along with his colleagues Bill Erfurth and Dennis Collins. "Through Chief Sund’s riveting first-hand account of what happened on January 6, viewers will get a rare and emotion-packed glimpse into the true story behind that fateful day and the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to defend the Capitol. Chief Sund made clear going into the interview that nothing was off limits," Floyd added.
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FORMER CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF SHARES ALL ABOUT JAN. 6 RIOT
In this compelling video series, viewers will witness:
• Chief Sund’s intense 71-minute battle to secure reinforcements.
• The incredible story of the brave officers protecting Congress while outnumbered 58 to 1.
• Military leaders' shocking "optics" explanation for declining urgent requests for help.
• Raw, emotional accounts of heroism in the face of political obstruction.
• The abrupt firing of Chief Sund and his ultimate exoneration years later.
• The motivation behind his best-selling book, “Courage Under Fire.”
The video series premieres January 28 on Citizens Behind The Badge - YouTube with audio versions available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms. Following the interview series with Chief Sund, new episodes will release bi-weekly.
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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 Citizens Behind the Badge
Established in 2020, Citizens Behind the Badge (CBB) is a national nonprofit organization based in McLean, Virginia. Its mission is to mobilize and amplify citizen support to ensure that law enforcement receives the resources and respect needed and deserved to keep America safe, and to reverse the disastrous consequences of the “defund and defame the police” movement. CBB’s founder and president is Craig W. Floyd, who led the effort to build both the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Museum. For more information go to: www.BehindBadge.org or email info@behindbadge.org.
