The Ventura County Sheriff’s Mounted Enforcement Unit (MEU) is consistently recognized as one of the finest in the state. The Mounted Unit is a collateral assignment within the Department, which means that deputies who work full-time in other law enforcement functions utilize their own horses to provide a very visible, effective and unique public safety service. These highly trained deputies and their horses are often called upon to assist in crowd control functions, including mutual aid for other regional agencies, and also participate in search-and-rescue operations and as noble adjuncts to the Sheriff’s Honor Guard.
