THEN & NOW
THEN
CSP CAPITOL CORPS
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The California State Police Capitol Corps were responsible for the safety of the State Capitol building, the State Legislature, employees and tourists who occupy the building daily. At that time officer's occupied standing "posts" throughout the Capitol Building.
NOW
OFFICE OF CAPITOL PROTECTION *OCP*
Ofc. John Erb staffs north annex door * * Ofc. Emmett Spraktes/Paramedic
Ofc. Frank Coolahan staffs south kiosk * Ofc. Jim Gutierrez guards the Governors door.
Ofc. Officer Clayton Brewer staffs East Door.
Today the California Highway Patrol provides police services to the State Capitol and its occupants. Operations are conducted in basically the same manner however due to security concerns, personnel and equipment has been greatly enhanced. Each entrance is now manned with a magnetometer, x-ray machine, a security technician team, and a CHP officer.
THEN
State Buildings were protected and patrolled by the "Field" section of the California State Police. From left to right; Officers Jesse Garcia and John Schnuck.
