Police horses and their handlers often find themselves in chaotic and dangerous situations.
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How policing on horseback continues to be one of the most effective crime fighting tools
By Gian De Poloni
Modern police have been quick to embrace technology, with body cameras recording arrests, computers able to pull up your details in seconds and drones equipped with lights and sirens flying around to monitor social distancing.
But an ancient method of policing has retained its place despite the march of technology.
The centuries-old police horse has re-emerged as an extremely effective crime-fighting tool, beyond just keeping the drunk and disorderly at bay.
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