WASHINGTON — United States Capitol Police Chief Kim Dine submitted his letter of resignation Friday after more than two years in the position.
It is not yet clear if his letter of resignation has been accepted. Fox News reports, however, Dine is to stay despite offering his resignation after an incident where protesters were able to get near former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger during a Senate committee hearing in January .
Chief Dine just sent the following message to all USCP employees:
“You may have become aware of reporting today that discusses my status as Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police. I would like to assure you that as your Chief, you have my full support as we continue to work together as a team that is focused on ensuring our success as we fulfill our critical mission. Our complex and inherently dangerous job is coupled with challenges that I have personally witnessed many of you expertly manage on a daily basis. Our continued ability to function as a Department is coupled with our abilities as a team. As your Chief, I am immensely appreciative of the work that you do on a daily basis. I have the highest level of confidence in all of our sworn and civilian personnel, and as your Chief, personally reaffirm my continued commitment to this Department.”
Dine was sworn in to the position in December 2012. Dine led the Frederick Police Department for 10 years before taking the helm with the Capitol Police.
The letter of resignation comes amid mounting frustration within the Capitol Police force, reports WTOP’s Dave McConnell.
Capitol Police refused to get involved in a high-speed chase near the capitol from Prince George’s County the night of the State of the Union in February.
There was also blowback when officers who were sent to the 2013 Navy Yard shooting were called back.
Editor’s Note: This story has been changed to reflect the submission of Dine’s letter of resignation.
