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In the new episode of the City Police series, presenter Alexander Nosik explores the life and work of the Moscow mounted police. It seems that in the 21st century when law enforcement has all sorts of hi-tech weapons and devices at their disposal, keeping a mounted police regiment could seem redundant. But in reality, these units have their share of work. The mounted police patrol forested city parks with rough terrain, ravines and creeks, where a regular car or even a person on foot would be stuck. They’re also on duty during big public events like football games and open-air concerts. A Moscow mounted police unit shift lasts 8 hours, and officers patrol in pairs. The horse is transported to the point in a horsebox. Officers have horses assigned to them. They all are taken excellent care of. Every day each horse gets ready for the shift just like a human. They have their faces washed, and their manes combed. A police horse also wears specific equipment to keep them warm and safe and prevent chafing
