Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn says he’s always believed in service and helping people. It’s something that he learned from his father who served in the U.S. Air Force.
Dunn is one of the many officers who responded to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. For his work and response on that day, he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Citizens Medal.
Dunn is now being honored by the Fulton County Democratic Party with the Saving Democracy Award. While in Atlanta, he joined “Closer Look” on Friday to reflect on his response on Jan. 6, the upcoming election and the current state of democracy.
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