If you have a horse, horse trailer and tow vehicle and have a desire to give back to your community, then the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Mounted Posse is looking for you.

The L.A. Sheriffs Mounted Posse seeks riders to serve as reserve deputies and civilian volunteers. Mounted Posse members support the department by patrolling rural trails, shopping malls, and participating in community parades and other community events. Requirements include being 18 years of age or older, having United States citizenship, residency in Los Angeles County or surrounding area, and passing of a background check. The stations that currently have mounted posses include the Altadena Station, the Industry Station, Malibu/Lost Hills Station, the Lomita Station, the Palmdale Station, the San Dimas Station, the Santa Clarita Station and the Temple Station. Equestrians interested in joining the Los Angeles Mounted Posse should contact the station nearest them:

Contact Information:
Altadena: Deputy Greg Gabriel, 626-798-1131
Industry: Ken Layman, 626-934-3075
Malibu/Lost Hills: Deputy Mike Selnick, 818-878-1808
Lomita: Sgt. Doug Suive, 310-891-3227
Palmdale: Deputy Scott Short, 661-272-2400
San Dimas: Chris Mackenzie, 909-450-2700
Santa Clarita: Res. Coordinator, 661-255-1121
Temple: Connie Chandler, 909-573-4509