Third-party to examine security at Minnesota State Capitol in wake of shootings and break-in

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota State Patrol is bringing in an expert to assess security at the State Capitol in the wake of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses last month and a break-in over the weekend.

A man was found naked inside the Capitol Building on Friday night, and was found back on the grounds Saturday morning.

36-year-old Dominic Peace has been charged with burglary.

According to the complaint, he was discovered in the Senate chamber, seated in the Senate president’s chair.

Peace told the guards he was the governor.

He was taken in for a mental health evaluation before he returned to the grounds.

The break-in and the shootings have prompted officials to review security issues at the capitol.

“That’s why we are collaborating with the Brooklyn Park Police Department and asking for an independent third-party expert to conduct a full after action review with all the agencies that are involved,” said Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson.

Minnesota State Patrol is responsible for 24/7 on-site security at the Capitol, which includes monitoring nearly 1,000 security cameras across the 20 buildings, 24 parking facilities, parks and open spaces that make up the Capitol complex.

Since June 14, the State Patrol has added security personnel at the Capitol, expanded the communications center by adding staff and is reviewing improved technology.