Friends of the Manchester Mounted Patrol at a Glance

     The horses and riders of the Mounted Patrol focus their patrols in the downtown area of Manchester and the city parks.  The horses are an excellent way to interact with the public and provide an approachable police presence.  
    Patrolling on horseback allows officers to access places a cruiser may not be able to go, such as wooded trails, sidewalks or small alleyways.  Just like a walking beat, it allows officers to be out of a cruiser and directly involved with the public. Being up on a horse also allows a different vantage point so that we can see a bigger picture, while also being easier for the public to see us. The Mounted Patrol maintains all functions of a Law Enforcement Officer.