Hard Skills
AdvancedEquine Management and HorsemanshipThe specialized skill of maintaining, grooming, and effectively controlling a horse in various operational environments including urban terrain and crowded areas.
AdvancedMounted Crowd ControlThe tactical deployment of horses to manage, direct, and disperse large gatherings or protests through strategic physical presence and specific maneuvering.
IntermediateLaw Enforcement ProtocolKnowledge of criminal law, search and seizure rules, and the procedures for making arrests or documenting evidence while performing mounted duties.
Soft Skills
IntermediateTactical CommunicationThe use of verbal strategies and psychological techniques to de-escalate volatile situations while remaining in an elevated, mounted position.
AdvancedSituational AwarenessThe ability to identify, process, and comprehend critical environmental cues and threats from an elevated vantage point to anticipate and prevent criminal activity.