The union representing Capitol Police officers came out strongly in opposition to acting Chief Sean Gallagher on Tuesday, calling on the police board to rescind the temporary appointment.

Gallagher has stepped up to acting chief, the department confirmed Monday, taking over the position vacated by J. Thomas Manger, who led the force for nearly four years and retired at the end of May.

“By any measure, Sean Gallagher fails to meet the standard of trust and integrity required to lead the U.S. Capitol Police force,” union Chairman Gus Papathanasiou said in a statement.

Gallagher, through a Capitol Police spokesperson, could not immediately be reached for comment.

The union noted that Gallagher was a senior leader of the force in the lead-up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, wh

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