The Posse is the mounted arm of the Larimer County Sheriff s Office and traces its origin back to the 1880s. It is one of two reserve units within the Department. The Posse is headed by Capt. Linger and there are currently about 30 active members. Deputies Al Eihausen, Cindy Gordon, and Al Ohms are the liaisons between the Posse and the regular department.
Posse members are highly dedicated to serving the community.
All are volunteers and as such serve without pay. In addition, they supply their own horse, trailer, and all the necessary equestrian equipment. Each member contributes a minimum of 16 hours of volunteer work each month. Posse members must be graduates of the reserve deputy training academy and they attend several training sessions throughout the year. The Posse provides security at many outdoor events throughout the county including the Larimer County Fair, rodeos, and CSU football games.