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SHERIFFS POSSE OF SUN CITY WEST INC

SUN CITY WEST, AZ · EIN 860370287 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · scwposse.org
revenue
$345K
expenses
$348K
net assets
$2.6M
employees
0
volunteers
167
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SECURITY, TRAFFIC CONTROL IN SCW AZ. SECURITY EDUCATION FOR THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS. THE POSSE ALSO ASSISTS THE MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WHEN NECESSARY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer-based safety organization in Sun City West, Arizona, that supports community security through neighborhood patrols, emergency response assistance, and resident services. Works in coordination with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office but does not have law enforcement authority. Provides free services including vacation home checks, welfare checks, traffic control, and open garage door notifications to local residents.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $86K
    PROVIDE OPERATION SUPPORT SUCH AS RADAR, SPECIAL EVENTS CROWD CONTROL, SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAMS.
  2. #2 $37K
    IN-HOUSE CLASSROOM AND FIELD TRAINING TO ACCOMPLISH PROGRAM SERVICES - STREET PATROL, SPECIAL EVENT CROWD CONTROL, SEARCH AND RESCUE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.
named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Emergency Assistance
Assists first responders at emergencies with traffic control, crowd management, equipment security, and scene safety
Neighborhood Watch
Supports resident-led crime prevention efforts and offers guidance on home security and safety planning
Open Garage Door Notification
Notifies residents or designated contacts if an unattended garage door is found open during patrols
Traffic and Event Control
Provides traffic and security support at community events and functions upon request
Vacation Watch
Free service where volunteers patrol marked vehicles to check doors, windows, and irrigation systems at homes of residents who are away
W.A.Y. Program
Community outreach initiative focused on safety and awareness (specific details not provided on website)
Welfare Checks
Responds to concerns from family or neighbors by checking on the health and safety of residents who cannot be contacted
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Reserve Law Enforcement Training & Deployment 2 activities
    • Community Patrols and Emergency Response
      Conducts daily street patrols in Sun City West across three shifts from 5 a.m. to midnight, acting as "eyes and ears" for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, assisting at traffic accidents, protecting fire equipment and ambulances, and performing welfare checks. Responds to emergencies and dispatches patrol cars for medical and fire calls, resident welfare checks, and other community needs.
    • Traffic Control and Event Security
      Provides security and traffic control for various events at the request of venues, assists the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office with traffic control at major intersections, and helps with traffic control and theft aversion at local events and recreation center club activities.
  • Home and Welfare Check Services 2 activities
    • Vacation and Funeral Watch Services
      Provides free vacation house watch services to residents of Sun City West by conducting physical checks of homes using marked patrol vehicles, and offers free Funeral Watch services to the community.
    • Welfare Checks
      Provides free Welfare Checks to the Sun City West community, responding to requests from relatives or friends to check on the health and safety of individuals, and attempting to contact residents regarding issues like open garage doors, monsoon damage, or freezing temperatures.
  • Fleet and Equipment Maintenance 1 activity
    • Administrative Support and Vehicle Maintenance
      Greets residents visiting the Posse office, manages incoming phone calls, inputs updated homeowner and tenant information including emergency contacts, and performs basic and preventive maintenance on the Posse's fleet of 20 Ford vehicles.
  • Prescription Drug Disposal Programs 1 activity
    • Annual Drug Collection
      Conducts an Annual Drug Collection for the Sun City West community.
  • Volunteer Patrol & Neighborhood Watch Programs 1 activity
    • Community Education and Outreach
      Provides community education by allowing residents to participate in patrol ride-alongs with Posse officers, offers a Speaker Bureau as a free service, and guides residents in setting up Neighborhood Watch programs.
  • Residential Lockbox & Access Device Provision 1 activity
    • Home Security Assistance
      Provides access to qualified home security personnel to address residents' concerns.
  • Youth Mentoring Programs 1 activity
    • W.A.Y. Program Operation
      Operates the W.A.Y. Program for the Sun City West community.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$345K
Contributions & grants$324K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$21K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$348K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.57M
Cash$530K
Investments$1.54M
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$2.56M
Liquid reserves71.4 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 13
  • BARBARA WESTENBERG — Director
  • BRAD JACOBSON — Director
  • DENNIS DIONNE — Treasurer
  • ED STERN — EO - Operations
  • ESTER MADDEN — Director
  • FRAN MCELROY — EO - Admin
  • GIL PANTEA — Director
  • JAMES EAGER — Director
  • JAMES WZOREK — Director
  • JOSEPH SENETAR — Director
  • MICHAEL RADKE — Director
  • MYRON D FINEGOLD — COMMANDER
  • RANDY MCCLUNEY — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • MCSO Government — Communicates with patrol dispatchers and units during operations.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Government — Assists with traffic control and trains members to their standards.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Acts as "eyes and ears" for the Sheriff's Office, addressing safety concerns the office lacks resources for.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Shares confidential Neighborhood Watch information with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.