APPROVED – Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Services

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- President and CEO Monique Sharp presented a proposal to transition the Township’s mounted patrol services from the current civilian courtesy patrol model to a commissioned law enforcement model through the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The Township’s current mounted patrol contract expires December 31, 2026.

The proposed MCSO mounted patrol unit will include one sergeant, six deputies and seven horses funded by the Township in addition to resources provided by MCSO, combining the highly visible and community-focused presence of mounted patrol with full law enforcement capabilities. The unit will also support large-scale events, traffic and crowd management and community engagement.

The agreement includes approximately $1.37 million in annual operating costs and $954,000 in initial capital costs for horses, vehicles, trailers, facilities and related equipment. Staff estimates the new model will provide approximately $133,000 in annual operating savings compared with continuing the current service model with its proposed rate increase.

The Board unanimously approved the MCSO proposal and authorized the President and CEO to negotiate and enter into a final agreement with Montgomery County, subject to approval as to final form by Township legal counsel. The motion passed 6 to 0. Chairman Brad Bailey was not in attendance.

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