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Mounted Patrol Unit

Two Mounted Units

Deputies on horseback still have an important place in many law enforcement agencies; frequently, a mounted deputy can access areas where traditional police vehicles cannot due to space limitations or congestion. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office continues the tradition of deputies on horseback with its Mounted Patrol.

The unit handles regular patrol assignments throughout the county and supports special initiatives that call for a mounted deputy. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol has been used for a variety of community policing functions including recovery of prisoner escapees and the location of lost children and other individuals. In addition, the unit provides a unique presence at community events, in parades and at ceremonial/honor guard occasions. The unit also assists neighboring agencies and municipalities upon request.

Unit personnel must be certified and routinely train and work with other mounted units within Charlotte County and the State of Florida. Along with equine desensitizing drills and obstacle courses, emphasis is placed on crowd control exercises and pedestrian management.



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