The Sheriff is empowered to hire deputies to assist him in the performance of his duties. The Sheriff is also invested with the power of “Posse Comitatus” (the power of the county), which means he may call upon the entire “non-military” population of the county above the age of 18 to assist him in certain cases, to aid in keeping the peace.

A Posse member is an uncompensated citizen volunteer. While varying in capabilities and skills, all Posse members shall have one unifying goal — to support the Lancaster County Sheriff as he upholds his solemn oath of office to protect and defend the rights and liberty of his constituents, as delineated in the United States and Pennsylvania Constitutions.

All Posse members shall train for, participate in and respond to missions such as: Search & Rescue, Injustice Intervention, Civic Education, Disaster Relief and Emergency Support.

The concept of the Posse is a goal that must be realized in Lancaster County. It will require a Sheriff who recognizes the value and necessity of such a asset. Although the Posse is not utilized in Pennsylvania to any extent, it is an important element of the County structure in many western states, such as Arizona, Wyoming, and Nevada.

To see the full scope and impact of a fully organized and implimented Posse, take a look at how it is done out in Maricopa County, Arizona. http://www.mcso.org/index.php?a=GetModule&mn=Posse It is exciting to realize the potential of how “We The People” can participate and make a difference here in Lancaster County.

By indicating that you are interested in becoming a Posse member, you are helping the LCSB organize the various departments we want to establish as we continue to grow. By clicking “Yes”, you are under no future obligation to become a Posse member.