Detroit Mounted Police

Detroit Mounted Police Detroit's Finest The Detroit Mounted Police was established in 1893 and is one of the oldest and most storied mounted units in the USA.

At the peak in the late 70’s the unit had 5 barns 80 officers and 60 plus horses. They patrolled parks, downtown, and many neighborhoods on a daily basis. This unit also performed the world famous Detroit Mounted Police drill every year at the MI State Fair and at many different locations all over the country from 1909 until 2003. The unit was a part of every major event in the city from sporting

events to presidental visits, as well as small local community parades and festivals. The unit was shut down in 2005 by then Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, due to budget cuts and poor city management. In June of 2009 with the help of General Robert S. Raisch of the motorcityhorseforce.com , Restore The Horse, the Detroit Public Safety Foundation and Mayor Bing, the unit was reopened. In the spring of 2010 the unit moved to its current location in Palmer Park and has taken over the former Parks and Recreation facility. Currently, the unit consists of one sergeant, seven police officers and ten horses. Two horses have been donated, one is a contractual loan and the unit purchased the rest. The Mounted Unit still patrols all designated traditional area’s, as well as the new venues, such as the riverfront and casinos. The care of the horses, including feed, hay, bedding, veterinarian and medication cost, and Ferrier work, are paid for though private funds and donations from the Detroit Public Safety Foundation and the Downtown Detroit Partnership. However, these funds are limited, and to continue the great tradition of the Detroit Mounted Police we need your help and support. Here are some ways that you can help support the horses:

Adopt a horse*
For a day: $20
For a month: $600
For a year: $7,500

*This includes complete care (feed, bedding, vaccinations, vet work, vitamins, ferrier work, shoes, grooming and bathing supplies, etc)

Almost 100 horses 🥰 Can you find the 2 Detroit Mounts???
05/23/2026

Almost 100 horses 🥰 Can you find the 2 Detroit Mounts???

Detroit is coming home with awards. 🏅🏆Officer Arthur Goff & Winston took 7th place in the Novice equitation & 7th place ...
05/18/2026

Detroit is coming home with awards. 🏅🏆

Officer Arthur Goff & Winston took 7th place in the Novice equitation & 7th place in the combined equitation & obstacle course 👏🏼

Cpl. Sandra Chavez & Mirah took 10th place in the Expert equitation, 4th place in the combined equitation & obstacle course and
1st in the obstacle course.

Winning 1st in the Obstacle course came with an honorable trophy.

The William D. McCarthy Memorial Trophy

Police Officer William D. McCarthy joined the Philadelphia Police Department on April 27, 1977.
From the beginning, he caught the attention of his commanders and fellow police officers with his dependability, eagerness to help others, and the willingness to do whatever was asked of him, no matter how difficult or trivial. Between 1985 and 1987, while Bill was assigned to the mounted patrol, his attitude and good nature kept the morale of the unit at a high level, especially during the hardest times.
On September 22, 1987, with almost ten and one-half years of service, this energetic 31-year-old officer, husband and father of four very young children, was tragically killed with his partner, Skipper.
In his honor, a memorial trophy will be presented on the 5th Police Equestrian Competition to the officer and horse with the best performance in the obstacle course. It will be displayed by the recipient's department until next year's competition when officers will compete for it once again.

Congratulations to both riders & horses.

05/16/2026

Come be a part of the Mounted Police and Canine Search Teams as we train for Search & Rescue Operations on beautiful Mackinac Island!

Honoring the fallen 💙🫡
05/16/2026

Honoring the fallen 💙🫡

We made it & we are have a great time. 💙
05/14/2026

We made it & we are have a great time. 💙

It’s a beautiful day for the 2nd annual vinyl festival. 10a-6pm
05/03/2026

It’s a beautiful day for the 2nd annual vinyl festival. 
10a-6pm

04/03/2026

Beautiful day, beautiful people & the Tigers win 🙌

It’s been a rough winter, so these last few days have been amazing ☀️☀️Capone 🐴 & Winston 🐴
03/31/2026

It’s been a rough winter, so these last few days have been amazing ☀️☀️
Capone 🐴 & Winston 🐴

Officer needs assistance from our retired members 💙
12/25/2025

Officer needs assistance from our retired members 💙

Did everyone know there is a beautiful pet store downtown??Mirah was happy to find it😊📸: The Wonderful Staff of Premier ...
12/17/2025

Did everyone know there is a beautiful pet store downtown??

Mirah was happy to find it😊

📸: The Wonderful Staff of Premier Pet Supply.

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910 Merrill Plaisance Street
Detroit, MI
48203

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+13132376379

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