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Capd 0001738
Capd 0001738
12/31/20
Date
Recommendation of Assistant Chief of Police
Protective aad Intelligence Opentions
1/4/21
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CAPD_0001738
UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE BOARD CP·1563
(11/16)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224--9806
CAPD_0001739
UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE BOARD CP-1563
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20518 Phone: 211-124-9806 (11/16)
Gro. .ds, Sec!Uon 12,2,20, the prajectia. •fimages o•t• ••Y b■ildlap wlll not be permitte4 ••• is
pnaldblted o■ Capitol Gna■■ds.
❖ Hcipt Restriction: No sin&le prop. piece of equipment or combination thereof may exceed fifteen (IS)
feet in beipt.
❖ Stqes, Risers and Platfonns: No stage, riser or platform may exceed two (2) feet in heiaht.
❖ Music-In accordance with the Traffic Regulations for the United States Capitol Grounds, Section 12.1.30 (c)
"Ceremonial Events & Entertainment.. musicals are not considered demonstrations and require Capitol Police
Board Approval.
❖ The volume of the sound will be kept lo a minimum and directed away from Congressional Office Buildini;:s.
❖ Tripods and li.;htina, equipment are authorized on grassy areas only and must not impede pedestrian or
vehicular traffic. Photos i mm taken must not be used for nny commercial purposes.
❖ Tents, cabanas. canopies or any other covered structures arc expressly prohibited.
❖ merclaliza / v
❖ Delh·cry nhicle(s) m11sl report to USCP Off-Site Delivery, 4700 Sbepllerd Parkway, SW, for initiol
~ (Monda)' 1hro1tgh Friday during operational ho11n 0./J0-1 JOO hours). Then -
❖ Delivery veblc:le(s) 1a1st report to New Jersey aad C Street, NW f o r ~ (Arrival
after 1JOO hours and on 1he holidays and w~ehmds, deliv«ry vehir:le(.r) will respond to this locatio11 for
Initial scre~11ing only).
❖ Delivery vehicle(s) must u■l11d aad reload equipraeat aloa1 the aertll curb of D Street, NE,
betweca Delunre Ave■■e, NE and Fint Street, NE.
❖ Upoa ••loadin1, delivery vehicle(s) mu.st depart Capitol GroHds a ■ d •ot return ••til
c:o■c:luslon
oftkeeve.t.
❖ DELIVERY VEHJCLE(S) MUST NOT BE LEFT UNA1TENDED AT ANY TIME.
❖ EQUIPMENT MUST BE HAND-CARRIED OR HAND-CARTED TO THE EVENT SITE.
NOTPE TI
❖ SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVSION PERSONNEL WILL INSPECT ALL PROPS AND
EQUIPMENT. AND MONITOR THE EVENT.
(6) The authorized person or oruanization named in clause (I) of the Penn it is entitled to uulize the area or the United
Stales Capitol Grounds described in clau~e (2). and an) prop!\ or equipment described in clause (S) of this Permit. in
can:, in; out. during the date and time set forth in clause (3) of this Permit, their right lo engage in pcuce11ble and
Ofderly dcmonstrotion activilics (as defined in Chapter 12. Scc:t1on 121.10 of the Traffic Rc;ulahons for the United
States Capitol Grounds).
(7) In order to llSsure the safety and con\eniencc or all the people in the c»ercisc or their riaht to visit the Nation's Capitol,
10 call at the offices or Reprcsenlath·cs and Senator.s, to observe public proceedin1:5 of Congress, to petition the
Congress for redress of grievances, engage in peaceable and orderly c:onduc:1 of any hearina before, or any deliberation
of, an) comm iuee or subcommittee of the cont,:ress or either House thereof. or unreasonabl) interfere \\ ith the
maintenance of good order on the C11pitol Ground~. the Capitol Police Board hercb) includes as part of this Penn it the
following conditions and time limitation:. which the Capitol Police Board has dctennined necessary in order to
minimize the obstruction or impediment ofveh1c:ular and other traffic (includin; pedestrian traffic) through or within
the Capitol Grounds and to assure the safety thereof:
(a) In the event an official function 1s scheduled that could conOict with this demonsll'liltion. the demonstrators\\ di
clear the respective area prior to said function, and return al\er 5aid function has departed the Capitol Grounds.
(b) Any display of sians, banners, placards, and related iterns is strictly prohibited inside all Capi1ol Buildinas.
Literature may not be distributed in the hallways of any buildins on Capitol Grounds.
(c) It is fotbidden to offer or ell.pose any article for sale in said United States Capitol Grounds; to display nny si;n,
placard, or other form of 11dvcrtiscmen1 therein: to solicit fares, alms, subscriptions, or c:ontrtbutions therein.
CAPD_0001740
UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE BOARD CP·1563
WASHINGTON, D.C. 21510 Phone: 202-224--9806 (11/16)
(d) The settln;-up, placement, or Jtoraye or camping equipment, tents, sleeping baas, bedroll, bcddin11 of any kind
or shelter of an; kind, at any time, is probibiled. Any sleeping or lying-down on the paved or improved
portions of lhc Buildinp and Grounds (such as streets, roads, sidewalks. waU..ways, steps, curbs, guuers.
doonvays, alcoves, walls) at any time is prohibited, Any sleeping or lying.down on •Y unpaved, or
unimproved (grassy} portion of the Grounds from one-hair hour after sunset to one•lu:tlf hour before ~unrise, is
prohibited.
(e) Immediately upon the conclusion of the demonstration activity carried oul puauanl 10 this permit, all props,
equipment and facilities pcl1Tlilled under Chapter 12 Seccion 12.5.10 of the Traffic Regulalions for Capitol
Grounds, which have been used in connection n ith such activity shall be removed by the applicanl from
Capitol Grounds, Further, the applicant shall talc such action as may be necessary so as lo leave the Capitol
Grounds in as reasonably good and clean a condition as that which existed immediately prior lo the
commencement of such activity.
(0 As a condition precedent to the issuance of this Pcnnit, all participants in the proposed demons1ration (parade,
convocation, etc.) shall ai:ree no110 c:any on hisi11er person nn) lireann, explosive. club, missile, chemical or
other incendiary device or an) ot~r weapon; candles, torches, lanterns. lamps. etc., while ignited, or to cau1e to
become ignited an} ignitable materials for the purpose of producing a name. Further. all participants shall
agree not lo carry any suppon for signs. banners. placards. etc., which is more than three-quarters of an inch
square al its largest point. All supports must have dull ends and cannot in any way be construed as a weapon.
There shall be no nails. screw. or bolt-type fastening devices protruding frorn any support.
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01/04/2021
(Date Approved)
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CAPD_0001741
UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE
ep.]03
SPECIAL AITENTION MEMORANDUM
(11,05)
Time Forwarded:
----- SES Number: 20-12-25
Dale Forwarded:
----- SESOfflet
Duration: 12 hours
Number or Participants: 50
Loc1tion(1): Senate Park• Area 7 (bounded by Delnware Avenue, NE; C Street, NE; First Street,
NE; and D Street. NE)
Members ofCongrus ntaJ' be ln11iled, hoivt!VD' no11e had IJeo, ln11/Jed at tbl! lime of ,mting. Puss has nOI
been invlt«J. Cwil DisoHdltmce Is NOT plannedfor this ,n,ent. The ,pokesperson has advised thal proper social
distancing 1vlll be maintainedfor the dllration ofthe e,enL
CAPD_0001742
o Various cables for connectivity
❖ One (1) LED screen (13'L x 7'H)
- Composed of sixteen ( 16) LED panels
- placed on stage; secured with ballast
- to provide video display of speakers of event
- LED Screen- overall max •eight must aot exceed 9'H; overall max lcagtb mast ■ot exceed
13.S'L
❖ One (I) Honda EU7000is gas acnerator
❖ One {I) table
❖ Sixteen (16) metal bike racks (B'L x-43"H)
o Placed around stage; not enclosed or attached lo each other
o Bike racks will have an openina between 1he racks
❖ Mar:shals will not be utilized for this event.
❖ Electrical power has not been requested, nor is it available at this site.
Participants will anive and dcpan via public and private transportation. The spokesperson has been advised
~ on Capitol Grounds.
The Capitol Police Board has issued a pennit for this event.
THIS CCIIW!Sl'ONDENCE l,.IUST BE lUATEO AS LAW liNFOkC'UIENT SENSITI\ I! ~D IS fOA OfflCIAL USI! ONL1'
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CAPD_0001743
Virginia Freedom Keepers, Wednesday. January 6. 2011 {cont 'dJ
nns C'OIUlEST'OSOESCE MUST IIETIU:ATEO AS I.AW ESFORCDffihT SENSITIVE AND IS FOi!. OFFICIAL USEONL\'
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CAPD_0001744
20-12-25 Re-submittal #2 received via email
CP-40 U.S. CAPITOL POLICE BOARD -~
119 D Street. N.E.
Wahington, D.C. 20510
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Application for Permit Under Artlcte XIX Of The Traffic
And Motor Vehicle RegulatlonI for United Statn
1, Organization and/or Spokesperson: 2. Dale of Application:
Virginia Freedom Keeper5 12/23120
7. Oate(s) or Event. 8. Day(s) ofW..k 9. Start Time (including 10. End Tim• (including 11. Total Duration:
set-up)· clean-up):
January 6, 2021 wadnesday 8am 6pm 12
12. Spectllc area of U.S. Capilol Grounds requested 10 be utilized: (i.■., West Front Grassy AfBa, Upper S11nat1 Parit, Taft Memorial
Park etc.)
Area7
Email address:
13a. Nature of Event (Check appropriate box best describing the natu,e of your activity):
El Demonsnlion (Rally, Vigil, etc.) □ Filming/Photography O Musical Prasenlallon
b. Descrile event purpo11 / message / First Amendment pfalform and ac.tivity in detail:
CAPD_0001745
CP...O U.S. CAPITOL POLICE! BOARD SEU#
111 D Street. N.E.
Wuhlngton, D.C. 20510
Appllcatlon for Permit Under Article XIX Of The Traffic
And Motor Vehicle ulatlons, for United States Ca itol Grounds
14. Props and l!quipnent-AII props and equipment must be fumlshed by organization t1r 11P0k11person.
Banner(s) □ Distribution of
El Handhetd Signs. Placards D Po<ium
Size: L H Literature
Slag1(1) 0 Press Riser
El w 8 2 O Lighting Equipment □ Camera Tripod
Siz. L 12 H Srze, L W H
Tables 0 Portable Sound ,Sysan {Descnbe),
El Quantity 1
--------1 12'x8'x24•H Riser with (1 Jstalrcaae, and btack skirting on 3,sides
Chau'S speakers on tripod■ secured with sand bags
□ Quantity
8 Other.
sand bags to secure sound
16 banicadesJblke racks to surrond stage
A generator wll be used to power sound. It wil not be fueled on the grounds.
15. Wdl eleclrical power be required? (Aval~!31& ?1lJ at the VVllt Fnmt Grassy Al1NI and the Upper Senate Park)· ' ··
'vu,,;:: ·111o·· :,y •·-·
17. Estimated # of buses: (No p111tlng I staging on Capitol Grounds) 18. Wil Marshals be utilized? Yes No
~a . How many?
19. On-site contact Marsha Lessard ~aw wil ~ be Identified?
Mable#;
202 I .: We:wm not utilizing security
Email address marsha,lessard~l 11
Yes No
Jf yes, please explai~ •
21. I. Marsha Lessard , have read and acknowledge the U.S. Capltol Police Board
·. Demonstration Guidelines,
SPOKESPERSON'S NAME (Print)
12/23120
CAPD_0001746
20-12-25 - Initial Application (no Event Purpose provided)
CP..-t U.S. CAPITOL POLICE BOARD BEUi
111 D 8b'Ht. N.E.
W..hlngtan, D.C. 20511
Appllcatlon for Plfffllt Under Mlcl• XIX Of Th• Traffic
And Motor Velllcla Ragulatlo,_ for Ualttd Stala C■p•ol Gro..,.ds
1. Otganltallon and/or Spokespenon: a. DIiie or Applcallon:
Mnha LIISSlfd . 1212312a
12. Speclftc SIB of U.S. Capllal Gn:iund1 rwqU89led lo be utillmd: (I.••• Wal Fn:int Gra55y Ania, Upper Sena Park, T■ft Memorial
Park, ■ le.)
Any •ea available, preferably wasl fronl
13■. Nalln or event (c:::t.dl 1pprapdate box bell dl:a:riblng tbe nan of your ■cliwity):
13 Dtmonsltation (Rally, 'Vlgif, .Cc..) □ Flmlnglf'bolagniphy □ Mt,slcll Pntunl■lian
b. O.scrlle n■nl purpose I message I First Amtnfmld. plltrorm and adhtty kl deb::1:
CAPD_0001747
CP-41 U.S. CAPITOL POLICE BOARD SEU#
111 D Shat, N.E.
W..hlngtan, D.C. 20510
Appllcatlon for P•nnll Undw Mlcl• XIX Of Th• Traffic
And
14. Props -,d l!qulpnwnt -Al props .-id equlpnnt ml.ISi be furnished by organlzalon er 1paknpeqon.
@ 6blk&v: 10
1ZJ Olher:
We 8111! ;looking fnlo lhe specs for lhe atage and equfplment now
power be requked? (Avallble only at 118 Well Frorit Gnauy kl& and lhl Upp• Senate Park)
Y11 No
t or bulls: (No parking / mglng on Clpltol Grounds)
,.
18. WII Marshals be Ulllzld? Yes
Howmany?
19. On-slla co,uct: Marsha Laslf'd Haw wil lt.ey be ldenlffild?
Mable#: 202· We will haw private security
manlh8€?
Emal lddtHI!
20. Dots lnfonnal:lon exist lhat a group(1) / 11erson(1) l'N'/ wflh to dlsruptyour ICIMty? Yu
I yes, pie. . explain:
Any groups lhat oppose 11■ constitulicn an:t frHdcm
21. I, Marsha Lassard , have read and acknovAldga the U.S. Capitol Poke Board
Dlmonstnlllon Guidelnes.
SPOKESPERSON'S NAME (PrW.)
Marsha Lessard
SPOl(ESPetSON'S SIGNATURE
Not Valld Untll llgnld
FOR MORE EXPEDITIOUS PROCESSING, PLEASE R!l\JRN APPLICATION VIA: FAX: (202) 228-2429
or
Md I Hand dlllliver tc: U.S. capllal Police, Spedll Events DMsion, 119 0 SL, N.E., Room #102
Open 7:00 a.m. ID 9:00 p.nt., Mand~ haugh Friday,
Ofb: (202)224-9881
CAPD_0001748
Coordination Questions for [Vlrsinla Freedom Keepers & SES 120·12-25) [January 6, 2021) [Area #7)
Phone conversation: 12/29/20202 @I 0955 houri
Do you have any other events planned In the city? If so.. No
please provide the location time and estimated ntJmber
of participants.
Have you spoken with MPO, NPS, and/or USPP? If so Is No
the name listed on tht application submitted to them the
same as what was submitted to USCP? (only If applicable
to event)
How does your group plan on arrivin1 to US Capitol Private/ Pf,lbllc Transportation
Grounds?
How dots your group plan to disperse from US Capital Private / Public Transportation
Grounds?
Are you planning a March? If so what ls the start and step •.•1 NO
off times and where? Validate this information with aur .·
Agency Partners ,I
event? Does your group have a social media account for · be used to spread the word for this event. The event will be I
this event? , livestre1m1d bv one of the speakers
Are you antlclpatlna the use of additional props and ! Ropes and stations or bike racks to delegate areas for
equipment other than what was listed on your m event. Area for speakers separate from the area for
application? If so please Df'OVide detailed information. ~ participants
I
Do you have photos of the equipment that you plan cm · Not at this time
utilizin1? I
How do you plan on supportins your equipment? Spe1ktr ! Quote from vendor wllf be emailed for review
stands, staps, easels, etc... !
How will filming/photography be used? For personal use ! Will be live streamed
or adventslnR/commerclal purposes? !
Are you aware of any specific sroup(s)/person(s) that No
have expressed Interest/ Intent in disruptin1 your event?
Email address(es) for all points of contact for your event. marsha@virainiafreedomkeePers.org
.. christina@vlrSiniafreedomlcaepers.org
Bianca ls from another partner orsanil:1tlon and her
contact Information wlU be provkled from Marsha
Will this location be used as a staslng area or dispersal j No
location for a March or will be it solely used for
demonstration purposes? I
Please confirm that your vendor has been made aware of ' Vendor Information will be emailed
the screening procedures for the day of the event (send
off sit• scretnirm information)
Is the spokesperson a contractor who has been hired to Member of orpnizatlon
orpnlze the event or actual member of the group
pl1nnin2. the event?
If there is I March 1110ciated with the event ptease n/A
. .
provide a map of the planned march route
Please provide the names and contact info of partners N/A
the s rson has been in contact with.
What Is the event's actual estimated start time? 1000-4:00
Has the group Invited Members of Congress? Maybe
Has the arouo invited Press to the event? no
CAPD_0001749
Coordim1tion Questions for (Virginia Freedom keepers & SES #20·12-25] (January 6, 2021) [Area #7J
Phone convers1tion: 12/29/20202 @I 0955 hours
_ The spokesperson advised that this event is in re11rd to first amendment rights in association wf th informed consent for
health and vaccination. The aroup is not necessarily associated with other events that will be taking place on the same
date in the area of the U.S. Capitol. They are awilre that there wlll be other activity taking place on Clipitol Grounds but
their activity is not ralated to their messaae.
Attual event lime will be lOQ0.1600 hours - will need to amend the start and end time to accommodate set up and take
down for props and equipment
SP provided further follow up vla email about the use of bike racks to fence off thtt stage from participant area.
Fourteen bike racks (S'L x 43"H), also provided vendor call phone number.
Called Vendor (Mike) and he confirmed that the sandbags ■re made of a natural breathable material and the speakers
will be set up on the sround usins speaker stands with a max heiaht of 6' and with two s•ts of two 12" line array
speakers on them the total height will be approximately B'H ( will not exceed 15'H) and two sets of one 12" line array
speaker on speaker tripod stand.
He also confirmed that he is familiar with the security saeenin1 procadurts for deliveries as he has provided services to
events on Capitol Grounds In the past.
CAPD_0001750
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE//
IINSlTl\il BERSQNAmLY IDl!lmblilFIABmm INFORMAIION
Rtleasable Only To:
USCPB,IJP
monstration Permit
Assessment
lrlhllllgeac:1 and ln......1ncy
COOl'dlnaUon Dlwllan
21-0-0290 I January e, 2021
Open source review• were negative for any planned counter protest activity against the
upcoming event. At this time there is no adverse intelligance related to the upcoming event.
Background Information: Virginia Freedom Keepers descrtbes itsef as a collective voice of over 10,000
Virginians seeking to raise awareness of current and upcoming legislation regarding medical rreedom.
~ : On Wednesday, January 8, 2021, between 0600 and 1800 hours, approximately fifty
(50) persons representing Vrrginla Freedom Keepers will participate in a demonstration In the Senate
Park - Area 7. The purpose of the event is to conduct •a raUy for health freedom." The evenl will include
speakers from across the nation who are advocates for freedom, sovereignty and health . Actual event
time wlll be 1000 to 1600 hours. Members of Congress may be Invited, however at the time of this writing,.
none have been invited. The press has not been Invited. The spokesperson advised civil disobedience
is not being planned for lhe upcoming event.
The spokesperson, Ms. Marsha Lessard, advised that neither she, nor members of lhe demonstration,
have any intention of entering Congreaslonal office buildings to lobby Members or Congress.
IICD Comment Open source reviews were negative for any planned counter protest acUvlty against
the upcoming event. At this time there Is no adverse intelligence related to the upcoming event.
There are no records of Virginia Freedom Keepers conducting prior events on Capitol grounds. Virginia
Freedom Keepers has a webpage1 and social mecf1a presence on Facebook1, Twitter'" and lnslagram"'.
A Facebook event page. for a prior event held on Wednesday September 2, 2020, In Richmond,
Virginia Is listed on their Facebook page as the most recent event. At the present time, the organization
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CAPD_0001751
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE//
" tiiNSITl~i QERSON~hL Y IDiNilFIABhi INFORMAilON
does not have an active Facebook event page for lhe upcoming event, however. the event Is posted 11 In
the newsfeed of the organization's Facebook page. No adverse Information was identffled on the
Virginia Freedom Keepers social media pages. Open source reviews indicate there are no plans for
partldpanls to engage In acts of civil disobedience. Ms. Chrlslfna Skaggs, (209) • • • Is the point .,
of contact for the upcoming event. Although at this time there is no adverse intelligence related to the
upcoming event, this event is one of multiple events permitted on Capitol grounds for Wednesday,
January 6, 2021, and counter-protesters may be prasenl Based on these findings. the Intelligence and
lnteragancy Coordination Division assesses the Level of Probability of acts of civil dlsobedlencefarrests
lo occur during lhe upcoming Virginia Freedom Keepers demonstration as highly improbable.
Sources:
1 hllps://www.virginiafreedomkeepers.org/
8 hllps:llwwwJacebook.coml(reedomkeepersvirginla/
91 https://twitter.com/vafreedomkeeper
1v https://www.instagram.com/virginiafreedomkeepers/
"https://www.facebook.com/freedomkeepersvirginia/posls/243451507370586
CAPD_0001752