"Whether you are walking the beat on Duval Street or patrolling a neighborhood in a police car, on a bicycle or even on horseback, never forget to take time to promote positive public relations.

People are always watching you and it does go a long way" said Lt. Alan Newby shown above riding Pete.

Lt. Alan Newby on Pete introducing the horse to Mathew and Daniel Gilleran.

Officer Tara Smith introducing Leo to children at the 2006 Children's Chirstmas Day in Bayview Park.

2006 Children's Chirstmas Day in Bayview Park.

2006 Children's Chirstmas Day in Bayview Park.

2006 Children's Chirstmas Day in Bayview Park.

Mounted Auxiliary Officer Tammy Clark shown here given rides to children.

Officer Sean Brandenburg volunteering his time to assist the Mounted Patrol at a children's Christmas event. Santa arrived that day on a wagon drawn by a pony.

Lt. Alan Newby and Leo in the 2006 Christmas parade.

Lt. Newby introducing LEO to participants at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life 2007.

Officer Tara Smith and volunteer giving children rides on MANDY at the 2007 Child Safety Day in Bayview Park.

Lt. Newby and LEO keeping out to ensure the safety of Halloween Trick or Treaters, 2007.

Lt. Newby and LEO keeping out to ensure the safety of Halloween Trick or Treaters, 2007.

Police Horse Peppy Rio, KWPD Lt. Alan Newby and MCSO Deputy Emil Lavache, along with Mounted Patrol Volunteers Jeff Brown and Donna Halstead, having their pictures taken with the children of Meridean West Apartments following a neighborhood crime watch meeting, Aguust 2008.

Police Horse Peppy Rio, KWPD Lt. Alan Newby and MCSO Deputy Emil Lavache, along with residents of Stock Island residents following a neighborhood crime watch meeting, August 2008.

KWPD Mounted Patrol Volunteer Donna Halstead and Police Horse Peppy Rio, who has just made a new little friend, August 2008.

KWPD Mounted Patrol Volunteer Donna Halstead introducing Police Horse Peppy Rio to children following a neighborhood crime watch meeting, August 2008.

Lt. Jim Benkoczy introduces Police Horse Trainee Freckles Texas Tea to children and their parents at the October 2008 Boys & Girls Club children's event in Bayview Park.

Lt. Jim Benkoczy introduces Police Horse Trainee Freckles Texas Tea to children and their parents at the October 2008 Boys & Girls Club children's event in Bayview Park.

KWPD Police Horse Texas Tea, the youngest and newest recruit, is being introduced to the crowd at the annual Haunted House at Fort Zazhary Taylor, October 29, 2008.

Volunteer Donna Halstead introducing KWPD Police Horse Texas Tea to the spectators at the annual Haunted House at Fort Zazhary Taylor, October 29, 2008.

KWPD Police Horse Texas Tea making a new little friend at the annual Haunted House at Fort Zazhary Taylor, October 29, 2008.

Dressed up as a little witch, this youngster gets the opportunity to pet the nose of KWPD Police Horse recruit Texas Tea at the annual Haunted House at Fort Zazhary Taylor, October 29, 2008.