The first mounted police unit in Columbus, Ohio was formed in 1922. The horses were purchased using donations and the donors were allowed to name the horses. The Columbus Automobile Club facilitated the donations and purchase of the horses.
The primary task of the mounted unit was to assist with downtown traffic. The Ohio State Journal noted at the time that: “Mounted officers are more efficient in handling traffic, in the opinion of Auto Club officials, because the mounted defenders are able to see traffic.”
These photo were taken around 423 Short St. in the Brewery District of Columbus, Ohio in 1922.
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