LAPD MOUNTED PLATOON

The full-time Mounted Platoon was established in 1987 as a component of Metropolitan Division. It consists on 28 sworn officers and 25 horses.

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Went by to check on our recent LAPD retirees. Bo, Dusty and Dexter are living well in the hills feeding on natural grass and hanging together.

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Socks continues to manage office paperwork and barn operations from the top. She walks the perimeter ensuring critters stay clear of the barn.

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Gunny had a great time in the San Fernando Hills this afternoon. Thank you for supporting us by Staying Home.

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Thank you Los Angeles for staying clear of our trails this weekend. Your support of Staying Home is greatly appreciated by Gunny. Stay Safe!!

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The mounted platoon will be out this weekend on the beaches and trails to support the Mayor"s directive to stay home/ stay safe. All LA County and City Beaches and trails remain closed.

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National University Students, Jessica, Kelly, Vanessa and Taylor visited the barn today to provided officers and equine keepers Thank You bags for all their long days during COVID 19 deployments. Thank you ladies for your care and concern for your Mounted Platoon.

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Retired LAPD Boomer found himself a home with Dream Catchers. His true personality has come out. Best of years to come.

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Mounted Platoon worked the hillside trails enforcing trail closures City wide. They made over 100 contacts this weekend in restricted areas. As a reminder, all public trails are closed until further notice. Be safe.

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Due to adverse impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the Metropolitan Open House is canceled until next year. Thank you for your understanding.

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Please join us at our Mounted Platoon Open House on May 2nd.

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Horse Blue had an early visitor this morning before he was able to get the straw out of his hair. Thank you Maddie for helping out !!

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Even our community members help out in cleaning the stalls.

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After a long night ride at Staples the horses were ready for refueling. DASH preferred the premium

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The mounted platoon was called upon to address a growing homeless problem in the Balboa Wetlands. The horses loved the change in venue.

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Horses know its dinner time and want everyone to know it's time to eat.

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@jlswims We will have an upcoming open house for the public to come visit the horses and the officers at the "barn". A flier will be out soon.

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With recent retirements of Bo and Baja, the mounted training team were on a long search for replacements. Welcome Chava (5 YO) and Billy (10 YO). They have recently passed all certification and are field deployed. AZ to LA.

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After eight year of dedicated service to the LAPD Mounted Platoon, horse Baja has been retired and sent to pasture. He will be hanging with buddy Oakley, and three additional horses, to roam hundreds of acres. BAJA, thank you for your service and you are EOW.