Don’t be surprised if you see mounted Wichita Police Department officers in the parking lots of popular shopping areas this weekend.
The Wichita Police Mounted Patrol has eight horses that will be patrolling Towne East Square, Towne West Square, New Market Square, and Bradley Fair through Christmas Eve.
The officers will be making sure the lots are safe and patrolling for thieves.
“The horses we can weave between cars,” said Sgt. Ed Brower, Wichita Police Department. “Plus, the elevated position gives us a good eye view if somebody calls something in or if we see somebody looking into cars and we can go investigate.”
(Read more: KSN-TV)