New York City Police Department Mounted Unit - Wikipedia
The Mounted Unit is part of the Special Operations Bureau of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and is one of the largest mounted police units in the United States.
Special Operations - NYPD - NYC.gov
The Mounted Unit is an effective crime deterrent and often is used for crowd control at demonstrations, protests, concerts, sporting events, and parades throughout the city.
Inside NYPD Elite Unit Investigative Report - amNewYork
May 31, 2024 · The NYPD Mounted Unit was established in 1858 to regulate and enforce traffic laws “on horse riders and carriages on the streets of the city.”
Inside the wild world of NYPD horse cops - New York Post
May 30, 2024 · It might seem like an easy gig to be a horse cop — but neigh! Six new NYPD mounted unit officers are undergoing a rigorous 3-to-6-month training program in the Bronx to …
'Ten Foot Cops': A Glimpse Inside New York City's Mounted Police Unit
Cozily tucked away from the honking yellow cabs and throngs of tourists that pulse through the heart of the Big Apple is a quaint neighborhood that houses New York’s most iconic branch of …
The Sound Of Hooves On Pavement: NYC’s Mounted Police And …
Jul 4, 2025 · The scene is strange, almost cinematic. And it’s real. That’s the NYPD’s Mounted Unit. Sometimes called “10-foot cops,” the mounted police are part of the NYPD’s Special …
A Gilded Age Legacy: The NYPD Mounted Unit
This officer is part of the New York Police Department’s Mounted Unit, and the horse has been trained to withstand the noise and crowds of the busy streets. Few people know, however, that …
Behind The Scenes With The NYPD's Elite Mounted Unit
Oct 8, 2017 · Officers of the NYPD Mounted Unit patrol atop an elite group of 55 horses who also perform a vital service as members of the unique force. They attract attention wherever they …
10-Foot-Tall Cops Mount Successful Academy Graduation, Receive ...
Once sworn in as certified NYPD police service animals, each horse is trained by the NYPD cops who comprise the Mounted Unit, specifically tailored to duty on city streets and all that goes …
New York City Police Department Mounted Unit Explained
The Mounted Unit, referred to as "10 foot cops", is used as a crime deterrent and often deployed for crowd control at demonstrations, protests, concerts, sporting events, and parades …