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ABOUT THE MOUNTED PATROL UNIT

The Mounted Patrol is led by a sergeant and consists of five police officers and a civilian laborer. The unit has seven police horses named Apollo, Harvest, Charlie, Tiger, Blaze, Jet, and Cody.

In 2001, the unit moved from an aging structure in Volunteer Park to new facilities in Westcrest Park in West Seattle.

WHAT DOES THE MOUNTED PATROL UNIT DO?

Officers perform basic police functions from horseback such as maintaining the peace, enforcing laws and ordinances, and protecting life and property. Mounted Officers are useful in situations requiring mobility, especially in the 5,000 plus acres of City parks and other areas with limited vehicle access. They have proven successful in patrolling business districts and neighborhoods, including high crime areas.

They are highly visible, approachable and draw the young and old alike to an open conversation with officers while discouraging criminal acts through their presence.
Mounted Patrol Group

The Mounted Patrol has a total of eight police horses which can access areas of the city and parks nearly impossible by vehicle.

Mounted patrol with citzens

Mounted patrol horses encourage a natural, approachable interaction between officers and citizens.

Mounted patrol downtown

Deterring crime with a smile. Downtown patrols can keep an eye on problem areas while also brightening the day of many citizens.

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