Hamilton police looking to mount up
September 20, 2009
DANA BROWN
THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR
http://www.thespec.com/News/BreakingNews/article/638331
Hamilton police should find out Monday if a new mounted unit will be hitting city streets in the spring.
After testing the waters with Toronto police on horseback in Hess Village several weeks ago, the city’s force is ready for a mounted unit of its own.
On Monday, the police services board is set to discuss the matter and decide if a new Hamilton unit is warranted.
“This unit will heighten the Police Service’s ability to accomplish crime prevention, manage our entertainment districts, complement our search and rescue capabilities and provide park and trail safety,” said a report heading to the board.
The unit would be a three-year pilot project slated to focus patrols on the core, but would also be available in other areas needing special attention.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service has also gotten the green light for a mounted unit.