From saddle to sky to K9: Four NYPD women lead the charge in elite units for Women's History Month * Brooklyn Paper

""You work on your physical fitness, and you work on your riding. And it's usually three to four hours a day that we would put you on a horse so you can really come a long way in that three-month period, even if you haven't ridden before," Scott explained, noting that she had the "coolest job" in the world."

"Bond and Scott said the horses often serve as icebreakers between officers and the community, fostering positive interactions and enhancing public relations."

Four female NYPD officers, Detective Pamela Bond, Lieutenant Kellie Scott, Officer Jillian Ludvick, and Detective Christina Orlando, were honored for their contributions during Women's History Month. Bond and Scott serve in the Mounted Unit, patrolling on horses and assisting in crowd control. Scott, a veteran with a background in equine science, emphasizes the rigorous training required for the unit. The horses act as community icebreakers, enhancing interactions between officers and the public, while also serving as a crime deterrent.

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