Merseyside Police Mounted Section – We stand for Merseyside

THE HISTORY OF US

Discover the legacy of the UK’s oldest Provincial Mounted Section

ABOUT US

Learn about the day-to-day duties of the section and our work with local communities

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MEET US

Get to know the different characters and personalities of our loyal horses.

MERSEYSIDE POLICE MOUNTED SECTION

STANDING TALL,
SINCE 1886

1836
At the time The Liverpool City Police Force was established in 1836, all transport was horse-drawn, including Police and Fire services. However, the force didn’t have its own Mounted Section, with any horses used hired from local “jobmasters”.

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