Allen County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse Unit

The purpose of the Mounted Posse is to render volunteer assistance to the sheriff of Allen County by providing trained staff, as well as a horse or motorcycle posse for security purposes, parades, exhibitions and other such uses that the Allen County Sheriff’s Office may require. The horses of the Mounted Posse Unit are trained regularly, teaching the horses to work closely together and help desensitize them to handle possible situations that may arise.

These officers are mostly seen by the public during funeral processions but also provide escort security during VIP visits and traffic control services during functions held throughout Allen County.

The current commander of this unit is Captain Joel Gillette, a fifty-seven year veteran of the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.

Read the Mounted Posse History Here