Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to Launch First-Ever Full-Time Mounted Patrol Unit in 2027

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to Launch First-Ever Full-Time Mounted Patrol Unit in 2027 Unit, scheduled to begin operations in 2027.

The new unit will provide additional law enforcement capabilities and support public safety efforts at large-scale events throughout Montgomery County, including concerts, parades, demonstrations, and other events requiring crowd management.

The Mounted Patrol Unit will operate with full police powers, allowing mounted deputies to provide law enforcement services while enhancing visibility, accessibility, and crowd management capabilities in areas where large gatherings take place.

The initiative is being made possible through a longstanding partnership with The Woodlands Township, which spans more than 40 years, along with instrumental support from Commissioner Charlie Riley.

Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle expressed his pride in bringing this new capability to the community and recognized the partners whose support helped make the initiative possible.

The Sheriff’s Office looks forward to introducing the Mounted Patrol Unit in 2027 and expanding the resources available to serve and protect the citizens of Montgomery County.

Additional details regarding the unit’s launch and operations are expected to be announced as plans progress.