Daniel Hodges (police officer)
Daniel Hodges | |
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Hodges in 2023 | |
| Known for | Policeman during the January 6 United States Capitol attack |
| Police career | |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | District of Columbia |
| Department | Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia |
| Service years | 2014–present |
| Rank | Sworn in as a policeman (2014) |
| Badge no. | 4518 |
| Awards | Presidential Citizens Medal (2023) |
Daniel Hodges is an American police officer with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department who is known for defending the U.S. Capitol and its occupants during the violent attack in Washington, D.C. Afterwards, he testified on his experience in multiple trials, including the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol attack. Hodges was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal in 2023.