Two years after the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, two Capitol police officers will reflect on their part in a discussion at Virginia Commonwealth University on Thursday, Jan. 19.

The event, “Memories of January 6th: A Conversation with Two U.S. Capitol Police Officers,” will feature Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Danny Hodges as they share their experiences, and their thoughts on what the attack highlights about America’s political situation and institutions.

The discussion, in partnership with the Department of Political Science at Randolph-Macon College, will be moderated by Jatia Wrighten and Alex Keena, assistant professors in the Department of Political Science at VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences.

“American democracy is not a given — it is something that has to be worked at and maintained,” Ms. Wrighten said in a statement. “Conversations surrounding an attempt to dismantle democracy and what that means for its citizens are imperative conversations to have with the public.”

The event will be in The Commons Theater in VCU’s University Student Commons at 907 Floyd Ave., from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The event is free to the public and registration is encouraged.

Those interested may register at bit.ly/VCUJan6.