A year after thousands of violent pro-Trump rioters overwhelmed police officers at the U.S. Capitol - severely injuring dozens in the process - the force dedicated to protecting the premier symbol of American democracy has transformed.

The leaders who were in charge of the U.S. Capitol Police on Jan. 6 were ousted following criticism for intelligence and other failures that left the legislative branch vulnerable to the stunning attack. More broadly, the agency that was once little-known outside Washington now has an elevated profile, leading to a roughly 15% increase in funding and a greater awareness of its role in the patchwork of groups that protect the region.