Virginia Beach Police Mounted Patrol

08/06/2026

Last night, the Virginia Beach Mounted Patrol was proud to participate in National Night Out, spending the evening visiting neighborhoods and connecting with the community we are honored to serve.

National Night Out is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities we protect. Whether we were answering questions, posing for photos, or introducing our horses to new friends, it was an evening full of smiles and great conversations.

Thank you to all of the neighborhoods, organizers, and families who welcomed us so warmly. We appreciate the opportunity to spend time with you and help make your National Night Out a memorable one.

08/03/2026

Please join us for our annual beach ride. Cost is $75 for riders and $45 for non-riders. Price includes Chic-fil-a for lunch and a t-shirt. This is a "bring your own horse" event and is rain or shine. For more information, please email us at [email protected].
See you on the beach!

07/31/2026

Tonight, Mounted Patrol traded the boardwalk for the park as we joined the community for Parks After Dark!

Events like this are one of our favorite parts of the job, and getting our horses out into different environments while giving everyone a chance to stop by, say hello, and meet some of Virginia Beach’s largest four-legged officers.

Thanks to everyone who came over for a visit tonight. We always love seeing familiar faces and making new friends along the way!

07/22/2026

07/18/2026

07/17/2026

It’s Been a Busy Couple of Weeks for the Mounted Unit!

Over the past couple of weeks, our team has been busy serving the community in a variety of ways.

We had the pleasure of hosting the Horizons Hampton Roads Micro-Internship Program and welcomed participants from the Virginia Beach Youth Services Camp Connect Program to the barn, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at life in the Mounted Unit. From learning about horse care and equipment to seeing firsthand how our officers and horses work together, we hope they left with a greater appreciation for mounted policing.

When we weren’t hosting visitors, our officers and horses were hard at work maintaining a visible presence during Oceanfront patrols and training alongside our Auxiliary Mounted Patrol at Mount Trashmore.

Whether we’re mentoring youth, patrolling our city, or sharpening our skills, we’re proud to serve the Virginia Beach community one ride at a time.

07/12/2026

Dinner is Served!

No drive-thru for these guys!

Tonight, Busta, Sheldon, Grayson, and Raider pulled into the Second Precinct for their dinner break before finishing out the evening’s patrol.

A little hay, a little water, and then it was back to work!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from the Virginia Beach Mounted Patrol!

Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy every day. As we gather with family and friends, we also take a moment to remember those who have fought to protect those freedoms and those who continue to serve our communities.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS, and all first responders who answer the call—often sacrificing time with their own families to keep others safe.

Whether you’re celebrating at the beach, enjoying a neighborhood parade, or watching fireworks with loved ones, we hope you have a fun, safe, and memorable Fourth of July.

From our officers and our four-legged partners, Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

06/29/2026

On Saturday, Apollo and Lilly had the pleasure of participating in the Brigadoon Civic League’s annual Independence Day Neighborhood Parade!

From patriotic decorations and waving flags to smiling families lining the streets, it was a wonderful way to celebrate America’s birthday with the community. Apollo and Lilly enjoyed all the attention and were proud to help kick off the holiday festivities.

A big thank you to the Brigadoon Civic League for inviting us to be part of this annual tradition. We always enjoy spending time with the neighborhoods we serve and helping make these community events even more memorable.