J. Thomas Manger

John Thomas Manger is an American former police officer who served as the 11th chief of the United States Capitol Police until his retirement in 2025. He previously served as the chief of the Montgomery County Police Department. Manger was selected to lead the Capitol Police in the aftermath of the January 6 United States Capitol attack. He served in that role for nearly four years, retiring on May 2, 2025.

Early life and education

Manger was born in Baltimore in and is named after both his father and grandfather. When he was 14, his family moved from Baltimore City to Silver Spring, Maryland. Manger has three siblings.

In 2004 Manger took over as chief of police in Montgomery County, Maryland. He retired from the post in 2019.

Manger took over as chief of the United States Capitol Police on July 23, 2021, replacing Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman. On March 11, 2025, Manger announced his retirement effective May 2.

Shortly after retiring, it was announced that Manger would join the consulting 21CP Solutions as a senior advisor.

Personal life Manger is married and has two children.