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Cops Look For Volunteers

Patrolling neighborhoods on horseback could be your next gig, cowboy.
Friday, February 3, 2012

This isn't your traditional wanted ad.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is looking for horseback riders with an affinity for keeping their neighborhoods safe.

If you're looking to get involved in the community and you have a horse and trailer the Broward Sheriff Office wants you to help fight crime.

BSO only has 8 deputies who are licensed to ride horses part-time and they hope people will donate their time to help patrol the streets.

But Horsegate Equestrian Center Director Glenna Shelmut in Davie says it's risky riding as it is.

"I've had a horse, when I was riding in a particular neighborhood, get shot by a dart gun, by kids driving by. So, the horse can get spooked and it can be dangerous to the horse and the rider," says Shelmut.

BSO's Mounted Patrol is hoping to add to its 30 member posse.

Dow Logs Best Close Since May 2008

The economy created 243,000 new positions in January, the largest increase since April 2011.
Friday, February 3, 2012

Stocks ended near session highs Friday, with the Dow finishing at its best level since May 2008, buoyed by a monthly government employment report that blew past estimates and a handful of positive economic news.

All three major averages logged impressive gains for the week.

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Haitians receive little help despite promises

U.S. troops will help keep order on Haiti's increasingly lawless streets.

Obama, Bush and Clinton launch Haiti aid appeal

Obama, flanked by his predecessors George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, said the two former presidents would lead a drive to raise money for Haiti's earthquake survivors.

HAITI QUAKE - How to help

The impoverished nation of Haiti needs your help. Here's a list of charitable organizations in the nation.

 
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