Best Addition to Urban Life

Kansas City, Mo., Police Mounted Patrol Section
Eleven of Kansas City's best crime fighters live in a pretty blue barn, deep in the woods of Swope Park. The police department's mounted patrol section galloped into action earlier this year. Sgt. Kim Hannan says supervising the horse unit has been the most positive experience in her 30 years on the force. "Everybody loves you," she says. Police horses produce more than an emotional response; they're effective at crowd control, and they help shrink the distance between the police and the people who can help them solve crimes. "They'll use the horses to come up and give you information," Hannan says. Working with the parks department, the patrol also gives kids riding lessons.

Best Of Search

Click here for Best Of Map

Best Of Issues - Previous Years

Latest Best Of User Comments

  • Best Gluten-Free Option (1)
    2008-11-22 13:47:01
    I tried Olivia's Oven products and was extremely disappointed in the quality and types of...
  • Best Developer (1)
    2008-11-12 02:57:11
    This is the nicest and cleanest place to visit. It is also very cheerful. They have a great...
  • Best Barbecue — East (1)
    2008-11-10 15:17:36
    You have got to be kidding!
  • Best Hip-Hop Figure (1)
    2008-11-04 04:11:05
    YEAH DJ FRESH IS ALWAYS FRESH just watch out @ http://SOR.rockt.de
  • Best Bagel (1)
    2008-11-02 12:03:55
    What they call "bagels" at the New York delicatessen are actually round rolls. They are, just as...

Best of Kansas City 2007 Award Graphics

The Pitch Insiders

  • Local food, music and news blasts
  • Free Stuff
Backpage.com