Charleston, SC

News Flash

The Votes Are In! Please Welcome Rucker and Riley to CPD’s Mounted Patrol!

CPD Newsroom Posted on June 09, 2025

In a very special #MountedMonday, the Charleston Police Department is proud to introduce our newly named mounts.

Say hello to Rucker, with 62% of votes, compared to 38% for “Vince.”


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Meet Riley, with 56% of votes, compared to 44% of votes for “Joe.”

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Join us for the swearing-in ceremony of Riley and Rucker and our Meet the Mounts event this Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hampton Park horse barn. Watson, Holmes, and our mounted officers will also be there to welcome their new teammates.

Please note: Limited parking is available at Hampton Park, and access to the paddock area will be managed based on crowd size to ensure safety for both guests and animals.

Friendly reminder: This is an active horse barn and paddock! Wear boots or shoes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Sandals are not recommended.

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Media Release

Release Date: June 9, 2025 

Media Contact: Sgt. C. Stinson 

E-mail: cpdpublicinformationteam@charleston-sc.gov 



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