New police squad starts patrol on horseback

Policewomen on horseback make their debut in Baotou city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, July 12, 2011. The squad, consisting of 10 members with an average age of 23, was formed and trained in April. Their main job would be to maintain traffic order and act as assistants to the police. [Photo/Xinhua]

Policewomen on horseback patrol the streets of Baotou city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, July 12, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]