Jeep Posse members concluded a session of off-road training on nearby trails before convening for a picture at the Giant Cottonwood tree in Skull Valley.
YCSO Fire Evacuation Procedures
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has established standard procedures for emergency fire evacuations. This video offers an introduction to protocols, Search & Rescue units, and resources that are prepared in advance to provide for the safety and security of the public.
Jeep Posse Adds Crisis Intervention Skills
Jeep Posse member Kate Bauer has recently finished a very important training for Crisis Intervention. Search and Rescue Teams frequently make the first contact with the subject. Having trained personnel is critical to having a good outcome when search subjects are affected by alzheimer’s, dementia, bipolar, or other mental disorders.Trained Crisis Intervention personnel have been…
Jeep Posse participates in search for missing hiker.
Jeep Posse members along with other Yavapai County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Force volunteers participated in a two-day search in the Camp Wood area for a missing hiker. Joann Ward took a walk with her dog Mia at around 3 PM on 12/5/23, while camping with her husband and friends. When she failed to return, YCSO was…
Jeep Posse assists YCSO in area fire evacuations
The Yavapai County Jeep Posse assisted the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in delivering door-to-door evacuation notices to individuals and families in the Cherry and White Horse Ranch communities due to activity associated with the July 2023 Racetrack and Grapevine fires. Sign up for Yavapai County Emergency Notifications regarding critical and time-sensitive information for emergencies such…
Yavapai County Jeep Posse (YCJP) Prepares for Future Emergencies
YCJP members practice Land Navigation, Mapping, Radio Communications, 4×4 Driving, and Situational Awareness scenarios to ensure that they are ready to assist the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in the eventuality that they are called-out to serve their community in search & rescue, evidence search, community evacuation, and other missions.
YCJP Collaborates With the Arizona Game & Fish Department
Yavapai County Jeep Posse volunteers collaborate with Arizona Game & Fish Wildlife Rangers checking water levels and the condition of water catchments. Water catchments have been established throughout Yavapai County and Arizona to provide dependable water sources for wildlife during the year, especially when there is a drought. This work frees the Wildlife Rangers for…
Jeep Posse members attain ASARCA Tracker III Certification
On 2/11/23 eight Yavapai County Jeep Posse members attained their ASARCA Tracker III certification by attending a classroom presentation followed by four field tracking sessions and a field tracking evaluation. Two other members will also obtain their certification following a make-up field tracking session. The training was provided by members of Verde Search and Rescue. Thank…
Jeep Posse assists in search for missing hiker in Granite Basin
