Young Readers will meet the animal and human officers of the New York City Mounted Police Unit. Learn how they are trained and cared for and where they live.
Presents the history of animals working with police forces to help fight crime, from historic horse-mounted police officers to modern drug-sniffing dogs and tracking animals.
Presents a brief history of mounted police; describes their functions, horses, uniforms, and equipment; and gives particular attention to the New York City mounted unit.