Serving Westbrook Village since 1999
Neighbors keeping neighbors safe.
Trained civilian volunteers providing a visible security presence in Westbrook Village, funded entirely by the residents we serve.
Posse hours
Nov 1 – Apr 30
8am – 4pm
May 1 – Oct 31
7am – 3pm
What we do for residents
In an emergency, call 911 first.
Patrols
We patrol the community as per the hours posted above, six days a week. There are no patrols on Sunday.
Vacation watch
Once a week, Posse members check that your doors, windows and garage door are locked and look for damage such as rodents or leaking water. Problems are reported to you or your key holder. Request a vacation watch
Welfare checks
Worried about a resident? Friends and family can ask us to check on their well-being.
Suspicious persons and vehicles
You know your community best. If something does not look right, call us.
Solicitation
Only religious organizations, political parties, census takers and scouts may solicit in Westbrook Village. Anyone else will be asked to leave once reported.
Lost pets
We help search and will do what we can to assist the owner.
Traffic control
Provided for special events, including the NCAA Women's Golf Tournament and shredding days, and for the Peoria Police and Fire departments when requested.
Who we are
The Westbrook Posse, Inc. is made up of volunteers who serve as trained posse members and trained office dispatchers. Our mission is to protect and serve the residents of Westbrook Village and to assist the Peoria Police Department in the Village when requested.
We were formed in 1999 under the authority of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, and at the time we were the only posse in Maricopa County operating inside an incorporated city, Peoria. In April 2018 the Posse agreed to separate from the Sheriff's Office and operate as an independent organization.
Posse members are civilians and have no peace officer status. They are not involved in the day-to-day delivery of law enforcement services.
The Posse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, funded solely by monetary donations from the residents of Westbrook Village.
Board of Directors, 2026
Commander: Ann Beranis
- Patrick Boenders
- Melinda Tyrrell
- Ed Pottle
- Mark Gittins
- Glenn Millar
- Ann Beranis
- Carole Zimmerman
- Thomas Agrios
Join the Posse
Give a few hours a week and help protect your neighbors. We train both patrol members and office dispatchers.
Requirements for membership
- Complete the Westbrook Village Posse application and be approved
- Pass a background and reference check conducted by The Westbrook Posse, Inc.
- Volunteer a minimum of 4 duty hours per week
- Reside within Westbrook Village
- Attend the monthly posse meeting, the first Tuesday of each month
- Complete required internal training as needed
Shifts and uniforms
There is a regular duty schedule with three shifts: morning, afternoon and evening. Dispatchers work the same schedule so patrol members are protected while on duty.
Uniforms are provided at the Posse's expense. An additional allowance may be provided based on total hours worked.
The Posse runs on donations from Westbrook Village residents.