A police officer who was hailed as a hero for his actions during the riot at the US Capitol has accompanied vice president-elect Kamala Harris at her inauguration.
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Officer Eugene Goodman confronted the rioters and diverted them away from the Senate chamber moments as Capitol was stormed, potentially saving lives.
A police spokeswoman said Goodman's plainclothes assignment to accompany Harris at the inauguration on Wednesday was a "ceremonial role".
Goodman faced off with the angry mob and was the only officer seen for a full minute on widely circulated footage captured by a news reporter.
He stood in front of the rioters and walked backward as the group followed him to a second-floor hallway, where other officers finally assisted him.
A group of lawmakers have since introduced legislation that would award Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal for his bravery during the rampage.
Australian Associated Press
