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The Dodge County Sheriff’s Posse
is a volunteer organization that has been assisting
the Dodge  County Sheriff’s Department for over 30 years. The Sheriff’s Posse consists of both
active members and honorary members. The Sheriff’s
Posse is primarily funded through working uniformed
patrol at various events and donations. Posse members are recognized as uniformed
volunteers who work under the direct supervision of
the Sheriff or one of his representatives.
The Dodge
County Sheriff’s Posse is open to Dodge County
residents over the age of 21 who do not have a felony
record and are of good moral character. All new applicants
are required to undergo a background check and complete
the Field Training Program before they are excepted
as a Dodge County Sheriff’s Posse member.
The
Dodge County Sheriffs Posse requires an average of
2 days per month to remain an active member in
good standing. The areas of service include riding
along with regular patrol deputies, parades, other
enforcement duties and uniformed patrol for the following
events:
- Dodge County Speedway – Kasson
- Old Tyme
Days – Mantorville
- Dodge County Fair – Kasson
- Hey Days – Hayfield
- Hog Fest – Claremont
- Berne Swiss Fest – Berne
- Wedding dances – Kasson
- Graduation Parties – Kasson
- Marigold Days – Mantorville
- Harvest Fest – Dodge
Center
- Hayfield Homecoming – Hayfield
- Private
Halloween Party – Mantorville
- Hayfield High
School Halloween Dance – Hayfield
Members are
called upon night or day to secure crime scenes,
assist during natural disasters, work uniformed patrol,
do traffic control and join search parties.
In order
for Posse members to learn and acquire certain skills,
they are expected to attend monthly meetings and
training sessions held at the Dodge County Courthouse
every third Monday of the month except January and
December. Training sessions include Use of Force,
Search and Rescue, handcuffing, mace,
taser, shot gun, take-downs, pressure points and
CPR. Members are expected to sign up for shifts at
each city event. It is also expected that members
will volunteer for shifts at occasional parades or
other events that have been approved by the Sheriff.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Posse donates to
numerous local organizations as well as the Toys
for Tots Program.
The Sheriff’s Posse gives
individuals an opportunity to give something back
to their communities and provides a valuable service
the Dodge County Sheriff’s
Department.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Posse
is now accepting applications for new members. Volunteer
posting information can be obtained below:
If you would like more information regarding the
Dodge County Sheriff’s Posse contact 1st Lieutenant Randy Langworthy at 507-273-9558.
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