Charleston Police announce swearing-in ceremony for two new police horses

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – After asking for the public’s help naming their two new police horses, the Charleston Police Department has announced the names of its new four-hooved officers and when they will be sworn in.

Mount 1 is officially ‘Rucker’ in a tribute to a local supporter and Charleston’s very own country star, Darius Rucker.

Voters decided on ‘Riley’ as the name for Mount 2, which is a nod to long-time Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, who served the city for 41 years.

The new officers will be sworn in at a Meet the Mounts event Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Hampton Park horse barn…

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