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Exodus of officers linked to security failure
By Jackie Kucinich

A loss of staff caused by growing discontent with the way the Capitol Police are managed could have contributed to the security failure yesterday and may create additional problems, according to sources familiar with the reason behind the exodus of officers.

The force has lost 18 to 22 officers to U.S. Air Marshals in the last three weeks, and more are planning to leave, according to two sources close to the Capitol Police.

Officers are unhappy with the leadership of the department since Chief Terrance Gainer retired in April, said one knowledgeable source, who was granted anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the situation.

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