Mystery of the Missing Jan. 6 Police Plaque

A plaque created to honor law enforcement for defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, cannot be found. It was commissioned by Congress but is not displayed in the building. The plaque's location is not public. Officials believe it is currently in storage. They have not said why it was removed or if it will return. The plaque's text thanks police for their "selfless service" during the attack. That day, a mob stormed the Capitol to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Congress voted to create the plaque in 2021. It was installed in 2022 but taken down within months for unclear reasons. Its absence leaves the tribute to police incomplete.