Steven A. Sund

About the Author

Steven A. Sund is a seasoned security professional with over three decades of experience in law enforcement and protective services, culminating in his tenure as the 26th Chief of the United States Capitol Police from 2019 to 2021. A veteran of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, Sund has dedicated his career to safeguarding democratic institutions and public safety. In his groundbreaking book, Courage Under Fire: The Definitive Account from Inside the Capitol on January 6, he provides an unflinching, firsthand narrative of the harrowing events that unfolded during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, drawing on his intimate knowledge to reveal the challenges, decisions, and heroism amid unprecedented chaos. Sund's insights offer a vital perspective on resilience and accountability in times of national crisis.