The Scars of Jan. 6

What the Capitol Police went through.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 7, 2022 It is widely known that dozens of officers from the Capitol Police were injured during the Jan. 6 attack. Less understood is how long-lasting the damage — physical and psychological — has been, Susan Dominus and Luke Broadwater report in our cover story this week. It was not unusual, the first week back at the Capitol after Jan. 6, for officers of the Capitol Police walking by a bathroom or one of the many small, hidden rooms in their building to overhear the sound of weeping. Among officers still on the force and those who left, many significant injuries and psychological disorders remain, including serious traumatic brain injuries and neurological impairment, orthopedic injuries requiring surgery, PTSD and heightened anxiety. A violent clash against a mob of angry rioters was not the battle that the U.S. Capitol Police force was prepared or equipped to win. For many of the officers, their bodies, minds and lives will never be the same. Philip Montgomery for The New York Times The Capitol Police and the Scars of Jan. 6 For many officers, their bodies, minds and lives will never be the same after the attack. By Susan Dominus and Luke Broadwater Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Subscribe Today We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times with this special offer. MORE FROM THE MAGAZINE Ilona Szwarc for The New York Times The Boy King of YouTube Ten-year-old Ryan Kaji and his family have turned videos of him playing with toys into a multimillion-dollar empire. Why do so many other kids want to watch? By Jay Caspian Kang Meridith Kohut for The New York Times This Isn't the California I Married The honeymoon's over for its residents now that wildfires are almost constant. Has living in this natural wonderland lost its magic? By Elizabeth Weil Photo illustation by Bráulio Amado Talk An Evangelical Climate Scientist Wonders What Went Wrong Katharine Hayhoe doesn't see the love in many of her fellow Christians. She still has hope we can all do better. By David Marchese Stay in touch: Follow us on Twitter (@NYTmag) or check us out on Instagram. Appreciated this email? Forward it to a friend and help us grow. Loved a story? Hated it? Write us a letter at magazine@nytimes.com. Did a friend forward this to you? Sign up here to get the magazine newsletter. Listen to narrated versions of our articles every week. Download Audm for iPhone or Android. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The New York Times Magazine from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018