Some sheriff’s deputies from the Central and South Coasts are going to be doing something unforgettable on New Year’s Day.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office’s Mounted Enforcement Team has been selected to ride in the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade. It’s the first time in the team’s nearly three decade history that it will be participating in the New Year’s Day tradition.
The team, which is based in the Santa Ynez Valley, is already preparing its horses for the parade. The unit is involved in search and rescue, crowd control, and rural law enforcement efforts. The team has 13 members, including Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Bill Brown.