History

The Sheriff’s Posse was started in 1946 when the local Sheriff published a document that contained the names of men and women that could be called upon to help with law enforcement and search and rescue needs. Eventually the need grew and two separate organizations were formed allowing each group to focus on their primary objectives. Both of these organizations continue to serve the community.

The Sheriff’s Posse has maintained a Mounted Unit for most of our existence. In addition to serving locally, the Mounted Unit has been requested to perform precision drills and Honor Guard details for the Calgary Stampede and the Rose Bowl Parade at one point.

In recent years, the Sheriff Posse has received our 501(c)(3) status and has worked hard on improving our organization to keep up with ever changing requirements of Law Enforcement.

The Sheriff Posse has a long history of members who have gone on to become full time Law Enforcement Officers and holding the office of Sheriff, Undersheriff and other Command Staff in many Law Enforcement agencies around Montana!