C004767

Round shaped coin, brass in color, 1 3/4 inches in diameter.

SIDE 1 - A gold disc surrounded by a gold band with the notation, "SINCE 1982" above two mounted policemen, surrounded by a wide black ring with the words, "DPD MOUNTED UNIT" above, and "HERITAGE AND EXCELLENCE" below, all within a gold rope border.

SIDE 2- A gold disc surrounded by a gold rope band, with a simulated Dallas PD badge centered over crossed black and red pennants on spears, surrounded by a wide black ring with the words, "DALLAS TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENT" above, "EST. 1881" below, and three 5-pointed stars to the SW and SE, all within a narrow gold border.

Journal - Page 106 - Line 28

FROM THE DALLAS PD WEB SITE: The Dallas Police Department Mounted Unit was established in 1982. After a pilot program that consisted of deploying mounted officers in high burglary areas proved successful, a permanent unit was established. The officers were able to reduce the number of offenses and were well received by the citizens. The public relations aspect was apparent from the beginning and the unit has continually proven that a dedicated officer on horseback is a valuable contributor toward the overall police mission. The Mounted Unit is located on the grounds of Fair Park near downtown Dallas. The barn and offices are staffed year around and officers work in all types of weather. The officers are deployed to all parts of the city based on crime trends and requests from patrol divisions.