The Delaware State News is reporting that the woman named to lead the U.S. Capitol Police after a violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol is a Cambridge native.
According to the report:
“A member of Cambridge-South Dorchester High School’s class of 1991 has been appointed acting chief of the U.S. Capitol police.
“Yogananda D. Pittman moved into the post after the resignation of former chief Steven A. Sund following last week’s breach of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.”
The Capitol Police, which is responsible for protecting Congress and the U.S. Capitol, has more than 2,300 officers and civilian employees and an annual budget of about $460 million.