they are just asking for it arent they??
2007-02-06 18:28:14 · 5 answers · asked by MADLYNN 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Because horses on policemenback would just be stupid.
2007-02-06 18:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A policeman on a horse has a better view of the area than a Policeman on foot. Also, in a crowd situation the horse is trained to spin on command. When you see a horses butt coming at you, you move.
2007-02-07 09:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by Tom M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because it's easier to chase someone down alleys and sidewalks and stuff on a horse. In a squad car they are pretty limited as far as what they can do chasing pedestrians... It's also supposed to get them more in touch with the people on the street as opposed to being locked in the squad car all day.
2007-02-07 02:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the bad things about it is that the policemen on horses are putting themselves in harms way. I think putting the police on horseback is a way to be closer to the people so that they will see that the policeman are trying to be your friend.
2007-02-07 02:41:11 · answer #4 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asking for what?
Mounted patrols are actually very effective in urban settings. It gives the officer an excellent view in crowds and makes crowd control much easier (people will move when approached by such a large animal).
2007-02-07 09:32:06 · answer #5 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋