Humberside Police launch Community Safety Mounted Volunteers to Tackle Rural Crime

We are proud to announce the launch of our new Community Safety Mounted Volunteers (CSMV), a dedicated team of horse-riding volunteers. These volunteers will work in partnership with our Rural Task Force and Roads Policing officers to strengthen police visibility, promote community engagement and enhance safety in rural areas across the force.

The Humberside Police area offers many unique challenges to policing especially within the East Riding of Yorkshire, containing vast areas of countryside that cannot easily be patrolled by car but are too large-an-area to cover on foot.

The CSMV team currently comprise of 10 trained riders, with the focus to patrol hard-to-reach areas by covering rural routes around the East Riding that may not be seen as often by patrolling officers. Their aims are to deter crime and report incidents of rural and wildlife crime, antisocial behaviour and fly tipping.

Using their regular riding routes, volunteers act as the eyes and ears of the police, offering a vital link between law enforcement and the rural community. Their elevated vantage point and ability to cover large distances make them an invaluable asset in identifying suspicious activity and promoting community safety.

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