With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Liam, one of our dedicated mounts. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Liam for his dedicated service and commitment to keeping our community safe.

Liam's journey with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police began in 2005 when he joined as a dedicated mount. He was paired with Officer Eric Lukacs in 2007 and served faithfully until his retirement on April 29th, 2023.

Born in 2001, Liam was a magnificent Clydesdale Hackney Cross native of Toronto, where he previously worked as a carriage horse. Due to financial constraints, his previous owner could no longer care for him. Fortunately, the Lancaster City Police recognized Liam's potential and rescued him on November 17th, 2005.

Together, Liam and Officer Lukacs patrolled the streets of Lancaster City, participated in over 1,000 programs, and even supported other jurisdictions including Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Gettysburg, PA, Bethlehem City, PA Stamford, CT, and Rockland Co, NY. 

Liam and Officer Lukacs worked together for 17 consecutive years, forming a bond that is hard to put into words.

Liam had been featured in numerous national magazines as well as having a popular children’s book written about him “What Does a Police Horse Do?”. It’s safe to say that Liam lived an adventurous life that he never expected while living on an unmaintained farm in Toronto, Canada.  

Upon retirement, Liam spent his days on a private 309-acre farm, sharing the vast space with seven other horses, including his herd mate and former coworker police horse "Ozzy." Together, Liam and Ozzy enjoyed the past year in each other’s company, roaming an entire pasture with a walk-in pond, and embracing the tranquility of their well-deserved retirement.

It is with great sorrow that we announce Liam's passing on April 4th, 2024, due to complications from Cushing's Disease. He was laid to rest on a private farm near the Lukacs residence. While we mourn his passing, Liam's memory will live on in our hearts forever. We ask that you keep Officer Lukacs and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult time.