Murney

• 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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• 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
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• Kingston police horse Murney needs fundraising to continue service in 2022

  Kingston police are asking for help from the public in order to keep their mounted unit program running in 2022.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2021
• Fate of Murney the Kingston police horse up for debate again

  At a recent Kingston police services board meeting, the subject of Murney - the public's beloved police horse - was up for discussion again. The cost too high.

  Canada

  May 29, 2020
• Kingston city council approves 2020 budget

  After two nights of deliberations, Kingston city councillors approved the recommended 2020 operating budget.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2019
• Murney the police horse to stay in action, mayor says

  Kingston city councillors have approved the operating budget for 2020 and it includes a big win for the Kingston police because Murney the horse will be back in action.

  Politics

  Nov 27, 2019
• Kingston business owner starts a petition to keep municipal police horse unit

  Business owner calls on city council to keep Kingston Police force's mounted unit.

  Politics

  Nov 7, 2019
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• Kingston Police chief says cutting mounted unit a tough, but necessary decision

  It's a move expected to save Kingston police $48,000 a year.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2019
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• 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