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BBC News
an hour ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Mounted police unit set to return to Birmingham after 25 years
Mounted police could soon be based in Birmingham for the first time in more than a quarter of a Midlands Police said a horse team – disbanded in 1999 – could play a key role in fighting crime in city centres and residential on horseback have frequently been used in the force area in recent years at events such as football matches, but they are drawn from other forces.A stable block at the force's Tally Ho Training Centre in Edgbaston has been put forward as the base for the proposed unit. If approved, the base could be operational by the end of the summer, the force for a sergeant and constables has already begun."Mounted police are being increasingly used at major sporting events in the region and the site is well located as the police horses would be able to walk from the site into the city centre, rather than being transported from other parts of the country," a report to Birmingham City Council force said the proposals would offer a "cost effective method" of policing football fixtures and public events as well as "significantly enhanced visibility and reassurance".The report added: "West Midlands Police have stated that, from a public order perspective, horses have a unique presence which can impact upon crowd dynamics and reduce the risk to the public."Concerns were raised about noise and odour, but the plans stated waste would be regularly removed from the site and there would be no open manure plans have been recommended for approval, subject to a legal agreement, and will be considered by a city council planning committee on Thursday. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Horse retiring after 10 years of police service
A horse is set to retire after 10 years of volunteer service in the police. Sarah Hills has been a mounted volunteer in Suffolk Police for the past decade and has had her horse Robbie by her side during countryside patrols. The pair won their second national award at a ceremony last year. She said 10 years was a "real milestone for us" because she did not know of any other horse serving for that long. "It's been an amazing journey - from doing BBC Crimewatch all the way to just manning the countryside," said Ms Hills. "He is such a good horse, he is very placid and he loves being in the public eye." Mounted volunteers at Suffolk Police are asked to be a visible presence in rural communities, acting as a point of contact and to report suspicious activity such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. Robbie has played a key role in local fundraising efforts and supported road safety awareness through campaigns with the British Horse Society. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Mounted police volunteer wins national awards Suffolk Police
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Suffolk Police patrol horse to retire after 10 years
A horse is set to retire after 10 years of volunteer service in the Hills has been a mounted volunteer in Suffolk Police for the past decade and has had her horse Robbie by her side during countryside pair won their second national award at a ceremony last said 10 years was a "real milestone for us" because she did not know of any other horse serving for that long. "It's been an amazing journey - from doing BBC Crimewatch all the way to just manning the countryside," said Ms Hills."He is such a good horse, he is very placid and he loves being in the public eye."Mounted volunteers at Suffolk Police are asked to be a visible presence in rural communities, acting as a point of contact and to report suspicious activity such as anti-social behaviour and criminal has played a key role in local fundraising efforts and supported road safety awareness through campaigns with the British Horse Society. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
