New Member Information

 ● Prospective members must be 18 years of age.

 

 ● You will be required to submit a set of finger prints, successfully pass a background check. 

 ● Participate in training and successfully pass horse/rider certification tests for mounted status.

 ● Willing to donate time and effort toward civic mindedness.

 ● Able to work well within group settings.

 ● In order to qualify for membership you must first participate in three rides, mounted training functions, or events and

    attend two  monthly meetings. Mounted Members will be required to demonstrate their horsemanship abilities.

 

 ● Mounted members must have appropriate horse and own a horse trailer.

 ● Qualifications and background check are the same for both mounted and non-mounted. Non-mounted members will

     not be required to demonstrate horsemanship, own a horse or horse trailer.

Meetings
 ● You will be required to attend meetings that are currently scheduled on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm.

Interested ?
Contact Lieutenant Tylena Desormeaux for more information on meetings and becoming a Posse Member

 

Lieutenant Tylena Desormeaux

409-682-1826

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

 

 

MOUNTED ENFORCEMENT POSSE APPLICATION

 

 

MOUNTED ENFORCEMENT POSSE UNIFORMS

 

 

 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT     Training in basic law enforcement concepts and other related duties which include, but  are not limited to: Equestrian Training - consists of groundwork concepts...lunging, lateral work, side passing, communication skills both the rider and the horse. Turn on the forehand, turn on the haunches,  and collection. Saddle work includes all the above and more. General Law Enforcement Training CPR/First Aid - All members will be certified. (This is  a 4 hour class that is very beneficial to you in case an emergency arises). Patrol Practices -We patrol as a group. Basic knowledge is required and helpful to know while working with the public.   Color Guard -We have several events during  the year that requires  a full color guard. Members that participate in a color guard volunteer for this duty.   Special Events - Events come up throughout the year within Galveston County and at outlaying areas. We attend these events mounted and non-mounted. Traffic Control - City within Galveston County use us on occasions for City events. Community Relationships - As part of the Posses commitment to being an active volunteer group we dedicate ourselves  to bring together the community as one.   Parades - Everyone loves a parade. We participate in parades to promote goodwill between the local surrounding cities.   Trail RidesCamp Trips Barbeques,Special TrainingsGet together (s)