Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit (Oct 22 | 2:00 PM)

834 Grand Avenue,Pittsburgh PA 15212

22 October, 2022

Description

Please join DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for a behind-the-scenes tour of Pittsburgh’s Mounted Police. Officers will show you their daily activities and let you meet their equine partners! Tour highlights will include the history of the City of Pittsburgh and its use of horses specifically within the Bureau, how the Mounted Unit was revived, where the horses come from, their background, and how the city acquired them, as well as training of the horses, including their exclusive training for police work in an urban environment. And remember to use #BeNebby in your social media posts before, during and after this tour! TOUR HOST BIO: The City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit is responsible for carrying out the basic functions of the Bureau, participating in community outreach programs, assisting and serving as a support unit in special operations including search and rescue and civil disorder/crowd dispersal, and training incoming officers to the unit to be proficient in all equine skills. TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Riverview Valley Stables, 834 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessibleRestrooms are availablePhotography is allowedNOTICE: Dates and times are subject to change under emergency circumstances beyond the control of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified at the earliest opportunity and tour times affected will be rescheduled. REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS. All sales are final and non-refundable. All DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh events will be held RAIN OR SHINE unless otherwise stated. For circumstances where inclement weather is forecasted, we recommend appropriate precautions such as bringing an umbrella, coat, etc.