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One of the earliest organized non-horse posses was the Maricopa County Sheriff's Jeep Posse, formed in 1956. The Jeep Posse carries on the tradition of the early posses and participates in all phases of law enforcement. The "Jeeps" provide valuable assistance to virtually every division within the Sheriff's Office.

This assistance includes emergencies of every nature; particularly Search & Rescue missions, maintaining law & order on the lakes and rivers, backing up patrol deputies on dangerous calls; providing traffic control for accidents, special events and other duties as called upon by the Sheriff's Office.

The Jeep Posse's main expertise is in the area of Search & Rescue. Over the years, because of our offroad capabilities and the fact that all Jeep Posse Members are required to be Qualified Armed Possemen (QAP), we have also consistently provided support to the Lakes and Mountain Patrol divisions as well as the regular districts.

Much of the county is uninhabited desert and mountain terrain. As a result of the high use of these recreational areas by off-road enthusiasts, hikers, campers and boaters, (most of whom are untrained and unequipped for survival) all have become subjects of Search & Rescue operations.

Stranded motorists, downed aircraft, and train derailments have also occurred in these remote areas. In response to this situation, Maricopa County has developed one of the most efficient and successful Search & Rescue organizations in the entire nation.

The Jeep Posse is usually the first responders on the scene because of our training, quick response time, and off-road capability. The Jeep Posse motto is "We are there when you need us the most".