Six policemen will be punished for their conduct during the assault on the Capitol

By Dennis Romero - NBC News

Six police officers will be punished with disciplinary measures for their conduct during the assault on the Capitol on January 6, according to an investigation by the United States Capitol Police that did not conclude any criminal conduct, authorities said Saturday.

The agency reviewed 38 cases, in which the United States Attorney's Office had no longer found evidence of crimes committed by officers that day, Capitol Police said in a statement.

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In 20 of the 38, no violations were found and they were acquitted, and in some cases investigators were unable to identify the officers at the center of the complaints, according to the department.

In six cases, disciplinary measures were recommended, among other things for improper conduct, non-compliance with directives, inappropriate comments and improper dissemination of information, according to the Capitol Police.

US Capitol police during the assault by supporters of former President Donald Trump, Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Washington.AP Photo / Jose Luis Magana

The cases stem in part from complaints from people who were on Capitol Hill on January 6.

The results will be delivered to the United States Department of Justice.

The agency has come under pressure from all sides of the political spectrum following an attempt by supporters of former President Donald Trump to halt the Electoral College vote count.

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An internal surveillance report obtained by NBC News, sister network of Noticias Telemundo, in April found that the Capitol Police ignored critical information about the protesters, who planned to storm the Capitol on January 6 to try to prevent the certificates from being certified. Presidential election results.

Seven Capitol Police officers attacked on January 6 sued former President Donald Trump, his allies, and members of far-right groups last month in federal court, accusing them of sending a violent mob to the Capitol to keep Trump in office. can.

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Four officers committed suicide after January 6.

Trump raised suspicions about the agent who fatally shot rioters Ashli ​​Babbitt when warned at gunpoint not to enter a hallway that was being used to evacuate members of Congress.

Lt. Michael Byrd revealed last month that he was the one who shot.

The 28-year-old veteran in the department has been acquitted of any wrongdoing, and said what he did that day was protect others and do "my job."

Capitol Police are on high alert ahead of the Sept. 18 rally in support of those arrested in connection with the riots.