On Jan. 6, ten current and former police officers testified in front of a legislative committee in Colorado to remove President Donald Trump from the ballot. The bipartisan group of law enforcement officials shared their experiences during the riots at the Capitol on Jan. 6. They emphasized the need for reform to protect democracy and safety in the United States. Sergeant Brian Sicknick of the Capitol Police opened the testimony by imploring the committee on behalf of all police officers who were on duty during the riots. He stated that the lack of coordination between the Metropolitan Police Department and Capitol Police was the primary factor that led to numerous officers sustaining injuries or even death. Sgt. Sicknick also pointed out the need for reform, including the establishment of a National Outrage Response Force with a unified mission statement to prevent such a situation from happening again. Deputy Chief Jeff Gahagan of the Capitol Police also spoke at the hearing, recalling the chaos of Jan. 6. He noted that in addition to the criminal acts of the rioters, police officers were also arrested for their part in defending the Capitol. He expressed his fear that these developments might deter police officers from doing their job in the future. Additionally, DC Gahagan proposed that legislators should create a bill that provides legal protection to officers who obey their duty to defend the Capitol. Chief Katherine Perez of the Colorado Springs Police Department spoke passionately about the need for police officers to hold those in authority accountable. She asserted that the Capitol Police Department’s admirable actions showed the integrity of the police force and showed that law enforcement is not willing to turn a blind eye when people in power attempt to subvert democracy. The witnesses rallied for legislators to pass laws that protect police officers in the future while also prosecuting lawbreakers. They stressed that further development in rules and regulations is needed to support our police officers in their line of duty. The testimonials of the current and former police officers who experienced the Jan. 6 riot left an emotional impact on the legislative committee. Hearing their memories of the riot may have made it easier for the committee to recognize the significance of such an attack on the Capitol and for legislators to respond to justice. The officer’s statements was essential for the discussion about police reform and the strengthening of accountability for those in charge.