District Patrol can be very exciting and a lot of fun. You may be asked to back up deputies on traffic stops, help clear a house of suspects, protect a crime scene, direct traffic around an accident scene, transport prisoners, help in patrolling an area for a suspect and much more.
Once you have become a Full Member of the Jeep Posse you may want to participate in District Patrol. The best way to go about this is to contact the Shift Sergeant in the district you wish to patrol and arrange to ride along with a deputy. Remember, the way you act and present yourself will reflect on all of us so be sure to have a sharp appearance, be mentally alert and familiar with MCSO policies and procedures. You are there to help, not get in the way so be sure and follow the deputy’s directions and do not initiate any provocative actions unless directed to do so. Once the sergeant and deputies get to know and trust you, you may request that you be allowed to patrol in your own marked vehicle or patrol in a county vehicle if one is available. If patrolling in a county vehicle you will be expected to act as a “Jail Wagon”. If you do this you will need to be familiar with prisoner search, transportation, and booking procedures.
The Sheriffs office has essentially seven districts. District 1 covers the South East including Guadalupe. District 2 covers the South West including Gila Bend. District 3 covers the North West including Sun City. District 4 Covers the North East including Cave Creek / Carefree areas. District 5 is not really a District but covers all of the Lakes and rivers in the county. District 6 also is not really a district but is comprised of all of the County park areas, also known as the “Trails Division”. District 7 was carved out of District 4 and includes Fountain Hills and the Rio Verde Community areas.
It is recommended you patrol in an area you are familiar with. Before patrolling in a District you must notify the Jeep Posse Operations Officer and clear it with the District Sergeant. It is always best if you can begin your shift at the same time the deputies do so that you may attend a pre-shift briefing. If riding with a deputy, be prepared to work the entire shift. Depending on the ‘action’ in the district, the deputy may not be able to drop you off during the shift.