HARRISBURG — Police who guard the Pennsylvania Capitol are working to be more visible and have been coordinating plans with other agencies to secure the building since a violent mob stormed and occupied the U.S. Capitol last week, a Department of General Services spokesperson said Monday.

Troy Thompson, speaking for the state agency that oversees the Capitol Police, said efforts to ensure the safety of those working in the building and the protection of the complex began after the riot Wednesday that followed a rally speech by President Donald Trump.

“The PA Capitol Police is enhancing its visible presence and will continue to collaborate with other law enforcement entities,” Thompson said, noting the building is closed to visitors because of the pandemic.

As for the potential for mass gatherings at the Capitol in the days or weeks ahead, Thompson said the agency hasn’t been contacted by anyone regarding a permit.

People can usually assemble outside the building without a permit, but they can’t use space for which another group has already received a permit, Thompson said. All permitted gatherings are posted on the General Services website.

Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Centre, said Monday that he has kept in touch in recent days with the Senate security force. He expects to meet in person with them Tuesday.

“The Capitol Police, obviously, protect the building,” Corman said. “We have Senate security, which I oversee. And we have been in touch with our head of security in the Senate.”