The 20,000-pound Columbus Doors that lead into the Rotunda on the east side of the U.S. Capitol are secured by magnetic locks that can only be opened from the inside using a security code controlled by Capitol Police, Moseley wrote in an eight-page memo. [More]
Funny, how some of us haven't been able to get anyone to answer that for us, no matter how often we ask.
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Ah yes, the two part 20,000 pound gorilla who lives at the Capitol Buiding. Was not aware either that this pair of doors is that subastantial nor that it has a sophisticated magnetic lock ONLY operable from INSIDE the buidling, and by only select personnel.
ReplyDeleteDoes it keep a record of which passcode is used at what times? Then figure out who had access to THATpasscode on THAT day/time. In any case, should be an easy out for anyone accused of jusst "opening the door" to "reach" the People's Building.
Linked piece is behind a paywall......
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