Mounted Unit
 

The Niagara Regional Police Service introduced mounted officers to its ceremonial Colour Guard in the Spring of 2003. The officers attend parades, ceremonies, fairs, and special events.

The Niagara Region is the perfect venue for mounted police officers. With a peninsula full of tourist attractions, parks, and an ever-growing list of festivals and parades, the region’s citizens and visitors benefit immensely from a mounted police presence. And, of course, who doesn’t love horses! 

The NRPS has always been proud of its ability to offer a versatile range of police services, and the Mounted Unit carries on this commitment through friendly, traditional-style community policing that combines high police visibility, nostalgia, and a new approachability to the police.

Name the Police Horse Contest

In June 2008, the two new police horses were finally named after the successful completion of the "Name the Police Horse" contest held in Niagara Region schools.  The horses are:

  • "Brock" - Named after Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, Niagara's famous War of 1812 hero.  "The name Brock represents leadership, courage, and fortitude in the face of adversity."
  • "Juno" - Named after the infamous French beach where Canadian troops landed in World War II.  The name Juno pays homage to the brave Canadian soldiers whose courage and sacrifice contributed to the freedoms we enjoy today.

ABOVE LEFT: Officers from the Mounted Unit show Brock and Juno at St. Theresa School, which was one of the winners of the Name the Horse Contest.
ABOVE RIGHT: Officers from the Mounted Unit taking Brock and Juno from their trailer

Requesting the Mounted Unit for Your Event

Subject to prior commitment and officer availability, the Mounted Unit is able to attend ceremonies, parades, and special events where the presence of horses is appropriate. There is no charge to have the Mounted Unit attend an event. The Police Service Horses are friendly and safe in the presence of children and crowds. The NRPS reserves the right to determine whether an event is appropriate for the Mounted Unit.

 

 

 

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