Ribbon Cut On New Mounted Unit Headquarters

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The NYPD cut the ribbon on the new Mounted Unit headquarters building today on the west side of Manhattan. Located on 53rd Street and operational since February, the new facility will be able to house 27 horses and will be home to 37 uniformed members of the department. It’s modernized, with the most up-to-date computers and equipment allowing the department to deliver police services faster and more efficiently throughout the city.

The Mounted Unit traces its origins back to the creation of the NYPD. At that time, they had approximately 800 Calvary officers. The uniforms pay homage to Union Calvary soldiers by mimicking the yellow stripes down the pant legs.

“It’s not just disorder and crime — it’s counterterror, too”, said First Deputy Commissioner Ben Tucker. It was, after all, a Mounted cop who sounded the alarm during the Times Square bombing attempt. Now, because of the attacks on Paris, our country — our city — is on high alert. We are up to this challenge, because when it comes to keeping people safe, it’s what we do.”