The unit is able to interact with members of the community on a more personal basis. The bicycle patrol officers, with their mobility and stealth, have had considerable success in making observation arrests. The mounted patrol is another specialized unit within the patrol force. The mounted patrol unit enjoys tremendous public support from the community. In addition to providing opportunities for positive interactions with the community, the mounted patrol unit is an effective crowd control and crime prevention tool.
Mounted officers are highly visible and serve to deter potential crime in the community.
The Department is actively seeking to expand its mounted patrol unit with more Percheron horses and trained officers. The mounted patrol is actively involved in special events and parades throughout the year. Foot patrol is at the historical roots of policing. The Breckenridge Police Department is committed to developing and cultivating those historical roots. Personal interaction between members of the community and the individual police officer is a core value for the Department.