Benton Franklin Sheriff Posse

The modernized posse concept is utilized by sheriff’s offices for search and rescue operations along with providing security at public events. In a partnership between the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the Benton-Franklin Sheriff Posse Unit was established in 2022. The Benton-Franklin Sheriff Posse currently has 47 volunteers.

Posse volunteers routinely have meetings and participate in trainings so they may be utilized for our marine patrols, ORV patrols, parades, crime scene security, search and rescue operations, and rural neighborhood patrols. 

Mission Statement

“Committing to service above self, continuous training, and interagency collaboration to maintain a constant state of readiness for search, rescue, incident response, and above all else, safety of our communities.”

Benton-Franklin Sheriff Posse 2024 Goals

• 100 deployable members by December
• 100% state-qualified members for existing team by June
• Official vehicles for command staff by December
• Completely outfit the F550 with Search and Rescue support equipment by June
• Ensure deployable members are outfitted with appropriate search and rescue gear
• Qualify instructors and provide the following training in Q2, Q3, and Q4:
  • Physical/mental fitness evaluations
  • Legal issues
  • SAR survival skills and equipment
  • Radio communications
  • Land navigation (compass/GPS)
  • Crime scene identification and management
  • Search organization and management
  • Clue awareness and identification
  • Search techniques
  • First aid
  • Mental health first aid
  • Searcher safety
  • Helicopter safety
  • Rescue techniques

To see what the Posse is up to, follow their Facebook page.

If you are interested in joining the Posse, you can fill out an application form.