YOUR SHERIFF'S POSSE OF
SUN CITY WEST 
3O YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF SUN CITY WEST!!
SHERIFF'S POSSES were formed in Maricopa County due to limited funds available for law enforcement. It was hoped that because there were fewer Sheriff's Deputies available that Posses would help alleviate some of the Sheriff's duties. Sun City West has grown both in population and in its needs. The county cannot supply the personnel needed on a daily basis-- thus, the Posse becomes a valuable asset.IN ORDER to help keep crimes from occurring against property and residents, there must be a show of trained personnel patrolling the streets at all times as a deterrent.
YOUR POSSE has been well trained and through your donations, has been able to obtain state-of-the-art radios, reliable patrol cars, and all the other equipment which is needed keep the Posse in operation. New members receive an initial uniform allowance. However, if a member decides to take the additional training to become a qualified armed (QAP) person, they must purchase the required equipment.
THE SHERIFF'S POSSE OF SUN CITY WEST is not only the largest Posse in Maricopa County, but also the best trained. You, as a resident of Sun City West, are the only person allowed to become a member of the Posse.
IF YOU NEED YOUR POSSE
CALL (623) 584-5808
TO THE RESIDENTS OF SUN CITY WEST
This web
site explains the services that are available from your
Posse. We call it your Posse because without your
support there would be no funds with which to operate
the Posse. Recently we expanded our services to better
meet the needs of our growing community. We thank you
for your continued support and welcome any suggestions
for improvement or any ideas which would be for the
betterment of the community.
Major Duties
THE SHERIFF'S POSSE OF SUN CITY WEST PERFORM THE FOLLOWING MAJOR DUTIES:
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WHAT DOES THE POSSE DO? |
PATROL
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
CITIZEN & MOTORIST ASSISTS
We have given 18,081 directions to motorists and security assurances to our residents through locating lost persons, lost animals, and by aiding Sheriff's personnel with wild animals. We assist at accidents by directing traffic and aiding the injured as needed.
CALL 584-5808
RESIDENT & PERMANENT KEY HOLDER INFORMATION
The Sheriff's Posse of Sun City West maintains a resident information database which allows us to store the information you provide. Click this link to go to the down-load form page, or you can E-Mail the information to admin@sheriffspossesuncitywest.net
VACATION WATCH
W.A.Y. (WHERE ARE YOU) PROGRAM
SEARCH & RESCUE
HOME SECURITY & PERSONAL SECURITY
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Our Neighborhood Watch program is a modernized version of the proven concept of "neighbor looking out for neighbor." We provide training to citizens to form their own Neighborhood Watch. We now have 156 Block Watch Groups and 3,126 homes in the program. In a very real sense this is your first line of defense against the "badguys." You may add your neighborhood by calling the Posse. For more information click this link.
Your Sheriff's Posse of Sun City West
WHAT'S IN THE FUTURE?
We don't know what the future holds. As more and more residents move into the area, the possibility of more minor crimes is imminent. We, the Sheriff's Posse of Sun City West, have taken an oath to help protect and to assist the residents of Sun City West and this will be done to the best of our ability.
IN ORDER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SHERIFF'S POSSE OF SUN CITY WEST YOU MUST:
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Be a full-time resident of Sun City West
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Be a US Citizen: Undergo an extensive background check by the Sheriff
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Have a valid Arizona Drivers License
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No Felony Convictions
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Clean Shaven (Mustaches Acceptable)
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Collar Length Hair
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Reasonably Good Health
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Serve a Minimum of Four Shifts Per Month
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Attend Monthly General Meeting
TRAINING:
- Orientation Class............................................................ 4 hours
- Communication Class..................................................... 4 hours
- Map Reading Class......................................................... 4 hours
- Emergency First Care..................................................... 8 hours
- Law and Legal Class..................................................... 20 hours
- Traffic Control Class...................................................... 8 hours
- Defensive Driving......................................................... 10 hours
- In Car Training............................................................. 42 hours
- Vacation Watch Patrol.................................................... 6 hours
- Dispatch Training......................................................... 14 hours
- TOTAL....................................................................... 120 hours
New members receive an initial uniform allowance plus additional uniform allowances based on years of service.
All training is conducted by Posse Members at the Posse Headquarters with the exception of Law and Legal, which is conducted by MCSO Instructors at the Sheriff's Training Facility.
OPERATING EXPENSES
No tax monies - either from the County or State Government are received. The Sheriff's Posse of Sun City West is totally dependent upon the financial support of the residents and local businesses. 100% of your contribution stays with the Sheriff's Posse of Sun City West.
YOU
OWN THE POSSE.
admin@sheriffspossesuncitywest.net
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