The Dallas County Sheriff’s Posse is a volunteer group of Reserves, who are also horsemen, whose primary responsibility is enhancing the image of the department through community involvement. A Posse by definition is a company or force, usually with legal authority; men under orders of the sheriff, maintaining law and order. A land owner can call upon the Posse to find an uninvited guest on their property and they have been called out when a livestock truck has overturned causing livestock to escape. The Posse has also been called to duty for parades, rodeos, security, special assignments, and public relations assignments at special events in or outside Dallas County, as directed by the Sheriff. 
Members of the Sheriff’s Posse can be TCLEOSE Certified Reserve Peace Officers and non-certified civilians. A certified reserve peace officer may carry their weapon. A non-certified posse member who has successfully obtained a State of Texas Concealed Handgun License may carry a handgun when not conducting any type of Sheriff’s Posse or Sheriff’s Department business.The Posse has been and still continues to be utilized in many different functions. The Posse is called to duty when a child is reported as missing or an elderly person is reported as being lost. They form a Search and Rescue team that utilizes Reserves on foot and Reserves on horseback. Also, the Posse has been called to duty to provide an escort service for Presidents. President Ronald Reagan has used the Posse once and Former President George Bush has called upon the Posse to escort him twice.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer on the Sheriff’s Posse please contact the Chief Commander, Wayne Evans at
214-354-7051
or contact Deputy Sheriff and Coordinator of the Posse, Susan Rodriguez at
214-653-2700.
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