Does the US have any mounted branches (police horses)?

Question

Does the US have any mounted branches (police horses)?

Answer 1

A lot of local police have mounted divisions and the federal gov't has several of these in rural areas as well as the border patrol has a mounted division.  There may be others as well though these come to mind off the top of my head.

Answer 2

Sure ... most cities have at least a small mounted division.  Mostly used for keeping order during parades, etc.

You'll also often see mounted officers in county and state parks.

Answer 3

Many agencys have Mounted.  I have worked for a couple in Colorado and California

Answer 4

Yes some cities do have that. I think New York and San Fransisco perhaps. Maybe we will see more of that with the increase of gas prices.

Answer 5

Yes in several cities

Answer 6

Yes in new york..

Answer 7

Yes most major cities in the U.S. hold a mounted unit within the police force.  It is considered highly prestigous and is usually one of the more arduous entrance processes.  Most officers must demonstrate prior knowledge of equestrian or general horseback training.  Another commonly abscure fact is that, like canine divisions, the horses themselves are given a rank, i.e police officer, sergeant, lieutenant.

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

most Major cities have some cops on mounted patrol. supposably they are good when there are huge crouds.