Requirements for LASD Posse

In addition to the basic requirements for becoming a Reserve Deputy, the following are specific to becoming a member of the Posse:

• Posse Members must have their own horse, trailer and tow vehicle.
• Be willing to travel to all areas of the county if needed.
• Must have a western or Australian saddle with horn.
• Horse must have good temperament, good mannerism, ability to learn, be calm, stable, and get along with other horses.
• Breed, sex, age, color, and size are not important.
• No Stallions may be utilized.
• Horse and rider must attent a 40 hour training class after academy graduation to enhance riding skills and gradually desensitize the horse to visual and auditory stimuli.
• Attend additional training required for the various types of specialized details to be worked.
• The "Horse always wins" philosophy provides training that develops a team based on trust.

How to become a Reserve Deputy

Part 1

Attend an Orientation Meeting at your local Sheriff's Station. Santa Clarita Posse encompasses Sheriff's stations - Santa Clarita and Malibu/Lost Hills Santa Clarita holds Orientation meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Malibu/Lost Hills holds their meeting on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

How to become a Reserve Deputy

Part 2

Orientation Meeting

Please allow 1.5 - 2 hours for this process. You will complete the following:

• Orientation - Description of the Reserve Company which includes Patrol, Search and Rescue, and the Posse. Question and answer period.
• Preliminary Questionaire.
• Pre-Investigative Questionaire
• Written Exam - a 24 question test which covers basic Mathematics and Reading Comprehension skills.
• Written Exam - a short Essay.

If you pass the above items successfully, you will receive an Oral Interview date.
For further information, please visit www.lasdreserve.org

What Exactly is the Posse?

We are a dedicated group of Reserve Deputies and Civilian Volunteers whose duties are performed on horseback instead of utilizing a radio car. We provide service to many areas of the county that are inaccessible by vehicle, yet need a law enforcement presence. We perform many details across the county which include the following:

What Exactly is the Posse?

Rural and Mountain Patrol Assist Search and Rescue Zuma Beach Patrol Halloween Patrol in Lost Hills Mall Patrol in Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Malibu Chili Cook-Off Parades

How to Become a Civilian Volunteer

Equestrian Volunteers on Patrol

"Equestrian Volunteers on Patrol" are a ready resource available to assist individual stations and posse units by patrolling remote areas of Los Angeles County on horseback. The use of volunteers is a responsibility of the individual station coordinator and may be used to assist regional posse units as needed. The use of equestrian VOP volunteers allows for a rapid increase in staff strength and provides the community with added protection by providing extra "eyes and ears." Most mounted VOP groups are integrated into various stations' posses as part of those units and are subject to their rules and requirements.

How to Become a Civilian Volunteer

Minimum Requirements for Consideration

Minimum Requirements for Consideration Volunteers are required to complete a background investigation to evaluate their character and must sucessfully complete the required training mandated by the VOP program. Equestrian volunteers repain part of the station complement and their activities are coordinated through their home unit. They must also complete mounted training as directed by their station's posse unit. All activities must be approved by the station coordinator as outlined in the VOP manual issued by the Office of Special Programs.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid California Drivers License
• Must pass an oral interview and complete a background check
• Must have access to a trail horse, servicable trailer and tow vehicle.

How to Become a Civilian Volunteer

Minimum Requirements Upon Acceptance

• Attend monthly station and posse meetings
• Donate a minimum of 8 hours patrol time each month (this number of hours may vary by station; check with the Volunteer Coordinator at your intended station).
• Purchase the standard uniforms.
• Attend Posse equestrian related training as determined by the station coordinator.
• Auditing of non-equestrian training is encouraged to increase awarness.
• Complete the training course Outlined in the Volunteer on Patrol Manual.

How to Become a Civilian Volunteer

Duties of Equestrian Volunteers

Equestrian patrol volunteers' participation in posse activities is strictly on a NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT basis.
The following are examples of typical duties:

• Patroling trails for suspicious activities and safety hazards.
• Accompany Uniform Mounted Posse reserves to assist with non-law enforcement activities (ground support).
• Respond to non-law enforcement posse call outs, such as searches for missing persons.
• Assist with station volunteer activities.
• Other duties as required by the station posse.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station

23740 Magic Mountain Parkway

Valencia, California 91355-2102

Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station

27050 Agoura Road

Agoura, California 91301-5336

Support Santa Clarita Valley Posse

(Formerly Region 1 Posse North)

If you would like to support the Santa Clarita Posse and the work we do in our community, you can do that by:

• Donations can be made directly to the Santa Clarita Posse by contacting the Santa Clarita Posse at webmaster@scvposse.org. Since we are a non-profit organization, all donations are tax deductable.