ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mounted police

Mounted police are like police officers, but they ride horses instead of driving cars or walking on foot.

Horses are big and strong animals that can help the police officers in many ways. For example, they can help the officers to move around crowded places easily, to block off streets, and to chase after bad guys. Horses can also help create a big and visible presence, which can sometimes stop people from doing bad things.

The officers who ride horses must learn how to care for them, such as feeding them, brushing their coats, and cleaning their stables. They also learn how to ride the horses safely and properly. Sometimes, the officers and their horses even dress up in special uniforms to look more official and to make sure people know they are the police.

Mounted police can also be seen at parades and events, where they make sure everyone is safe and behaving. They can be very helpful in crowds where it may be hard for regular police officers to see everything.

In summary, mounted police officers are police officers that ride horses to help them move around easier and to create a more visible presence to keep people safe. The horses are strong and require special care, but they can be useful for many different situations.