Mounted Unit

• Kingston, Ont. police disband mounted unit, citing staffing issues

  Acting Kingston Police Chief Scott Fraser cites multiple challenges around the availability of trained staff as the reason for the decision to eliminate the mounted unit.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
  
• Kingston, Ont. police horse’s future uncertain due to lack of funding

  If funding doesn't come through, Murney, the Kingston police horse, may not patrol the streets anymore.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
  
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• Kingston police welcome new addition to mounted unit

  The Kingston police say they're 'proud and excited' that Const. Amy Carter has become their newest mounted officer. 

  Canada

  May 20, 2022
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• Watchdog probes Toronto mounted officer, Vancouver police over Ottawa incidents

  The investigations involve a woman who alleges she was seriously injured by a police horse, and the deployment of less-lethal projectile weapons by Vancouver police.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2022
• Fundraising for Kingston police mounted unit approaches $30k

  Fudraising to secure Kingston Police's mounted unit operation for the next two years approaches $30k. The goal of the fundraising effort is $75K .

  Canada

  May 28, 2021
• Police on horseback target busy Calgary parks, watch for physical distancing amid COVID-19

  Calgary police have issued over 20 tickets under the public health act to people not obeying social distancing rules.

  Crime

  May 9, 2020
• Murney puts the horsepower in the Kingston Police Service

  Her name is Murney named after the historic Martello tower in the Limestone City.

  News

  Jun 28, 2019
• Halifax police’s beloved horse Sarge retiring after 13 years of service

  Halifax Regional Polioce say a new four-legged member of the force will be visible in the coming weeks as he undergoes training. 

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2018
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• Kingston police officer places 2nd at Police Equestrian Championships

  A Kingston police mounted unit placed 2nd at the North American Police Equestrian Championships.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2018
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• Police on horseback arrest youth after attempted robbery with replica hand gun

  Three young people who police say used a replica hand gun to rob a southeast grocery store are now in custody. They were rounded up by four Calgary police horses on a routine patrol in the area.

  Crime

  Aug 18, 2017