If you live in Arizona and want to be a member of this new posse, I have included some information below so you can contact this sheriff office and join. I have no idea if they will take folks from out of state, or even out of country, and you will have to ask them.
The key part to this that I really like, is the fact that it is armed and legally backed up by this department. I think this is a much needed move given the current state of things along the border. Check it out and if anyone has anything else to add, feel free to do so in the comments section. –Matt
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Sheriff Plans to Build Armed Posse to Fight Illegal Immigration
15 Sep 2010
PHOENIX – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he’s still planning to build an armed volunteer posse to fight illegal immigration.
Currently, unarmed volunteers help Arpaio with his immigration sweeps and crackdowns.
But soon, Arpaio plans to build a volunteer posse that will be armed with weapons and gear.
Their main job will be to enforce immigration and smuggling laws.
Online:
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Posse Program 602-876-1778
www.mcso.org
Link to story here.
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MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES STILL
GOING AFTER HUMAN SMUGGLERS
September 15, 2010
Sheriff Arpaio in planning stages for armed volunteer posse Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit
(Maricopa County, AZ) Sheriff Joe Arpaio reports that his deputies last night arrested
another 23 illegal aliens in the act of being smuggled through Maricopa County. Last
night’s arrest brings the week’s total to 35 illegal aliens arrested while engaging in
human smuggling.