Police Disband Mounted Patrol, Reassign Officers
From Times Wire Reports
The Oakland Police Department is disbanding its mounted patrol, citing the need to assign more officers to deal with “sideshows” -- illegal car races that often turn violent.
Residents say they will be sorry to see the end of the equestrian unit after nearly 25 years. Police recommended to the city administrator that the two full-time officers in the mounted unit be reassigned. A spokeswoman for the administrator said Friday that the recommendation has been approved.
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