After a break of 150 years – Geneva police are bringing back horses.
The force will have a mounted unit operational by the end of the year.
The decision comes after a successful trial 4 years ago. It will have four officers, a chief and a detective. The unit will also specialize in animal abuse cases.
The police say the main uses will be at sporting and cultural events.
The horses are currently being trained.
Geneva airport travel landmark
For the first time in Geneva Airport's history, more passengers are flying to and from China than to and from the United States
Desalpes festivals underway in the mountains
Summer droughts have forced many Swiss cattle herders down from Alpine pastures earlier than usual, but the traditional désalpes will still take place across Romandy this autumn
Nuclear power vote imminent
Switzerland is heading to the polls on nuclear power after opponents gathered more than 125,000 signatures in just three months
High rise buildings the future
Geneva's chronic housing shortage is pushing developers to build up — literally, by adding storeys to existing buildings
Weekend protests in Geneva and Lausanne
Thousands of people marched in Geneva and Lausanne on Saturday to demand action on climate change after the summer's heatwaves
Bank details compromised
British digital bank Revolut has admitted handing customer information to fraudsters who impersonated a European government agency
