# D.C. Code § 10-503.02: Duty of Capitol Police

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T10_C5_S10-503.02

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 10-503.02
- **Heading:** Duty of Capitol Police
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 10 / Chapter 5 / § 10-503.02

## Text

It shall be the duty of the Capitol Police hereafter to prevent any portion of the Capitol Grounds and terraces from being used as playgrounds or otherwise, so far as may be necessary to protect the public property, turf and grass from destruction.

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