Capitol Police: More resources needed to keep lawmakers safe

More resources are needed to ensure the physical safety of members of Congress in the current political climate, Capitol Police Chief Tom Munger said Tuesday.

The statement came on a day when the man who attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband is expected to be indicted.

Manger said authorities are monitoring thousands of cases across the country to prevent potential threats.

Recall that Paul Pelosi, 82, was critically injured Friday in his San Francisco home. Speaker Pelosi was in Washington at the time.

David Wayne Depape, 42, could face charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, elder abuse and threatening a public servant. He is scheduled to stand trial for the first time today.

Separate federal charges of assault and attempted kidnapping are also pending.

“We believe today’s political climate requires additional resources to provide additional levels of physical security for members of Congress,” Manger said. – “This plan will include an emphasis on adding additional measures to those already in place to protect members of Congress.

The attack came shortly before the Nov. 8 congressional elections and after months of bitter campaign battles in which Republicans are trying to regain majorities in the House and Senate.