HISTORY OF THE LANCASTER CITY POLICE MOUNTED UNIT
In 1979, Mayor Albert Wohlson assisted in bringing about the present Lancaster Mounted Police Patrol to the City of Lancaster. These three Officers and their horses received training at the Wilmington, Delaware Police Academy... In 1980, these first three Mounted Patrol Officers and horses appeared in the downtown area of Lancaster, deterring cri
me and serving as “ambassadors” to visitors and residents alike. Since their appearance, the majority of a Mounted Officer’s job is being in the public eye. The Lancaster City Police Mounted Patrol is one of only four full time Mounted Patrol Units within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and as such, is much in demand throughout Lancaster City, Lancaster County and southeast Pennsylvania. In addition to being a fixture in Historic Downtown Lancaster for over 30 years, the Lancaster City Police Mounted Patrol attends over 160 Special Events and School Educational and Safety Events each year. Donations to the K-9 and mounted units can be made by following this link.
