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The problem with mounted police is they are incredibly expensive and require lots of extra training and often can only be used part of the season in some areas. We have mounted police in the town over but when no one showed up to take the officer exam and they were short handed their officers got stuck with car patrols for almost a year. We can't have them out in the winter either.
Both bicycle and mounted police make great alternatives for public areas with parks, beaches or foot paths. They navigate in narrow areas and offroad alot better than a big Crown Vic. And they are great PR as kids love to pet the horses.
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