​The Savannah Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit is preparing to deploy its horses to Atlanta to assist with crowd management during FIFA’s World Cup Fan Fest experience. Each horse in the unit wears a visible badge while on duty, signaling the presence and authority of the Mounted Patrol team. Staff Sgt. Jackson and Cpl. Carlos Escobedo will spend eight days patrolling the streets of downtown Atlanta, providing crowd control support throughout FIFA’s World Cup Fan Fest. In a separate deployment, Sgt. Sherman and three other horses are scheduled to travel to Atlanta for the same eight-day period to help maintain order and safety during the event.
Cpl. Carlos Escobedo and Sgt. Sherman are both gearing up for their Atlanta assignment, joining the city’s Fan Fest operations to assist with crowd management. The Savannah Police Department recently added a new trailer to its fleet to transport the Mounted Patrol horses to various events, ensuring safe and efficient mobility. Sgt. Jackson and Cpl. Escobedo’s eight-day street presence in downtown Atlanta will focus on maintaining order and preventing disturbances during the high-attendance FIFA World Cup Fan Fest experience.
Preparations are underway as Sgt. Billy Gray coordinates and prepares the equipment that the Mounted Patrol Unit will take to Atlanta for the Fan Fest. The operation will involve four horses traveling from July 9 through July 17 to support crowd control efforts in Atlanta during FIFA’s World Cup Fan Fest experience. This deployment underscores the department’s commitment to public safety and the effective use of mounted resources to manage large crowds, deter potential trouble, and provide a visible, reassuring presence in bustling event environments. The Mounted Patrol Unit’s participation in the Fan Fest reflects a proactive approach to crowd management, leveraging trained equine officers and specialized equipment to enhance safety for attendees, supporters, and residents alike.