Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross will hold their next blood drive on Saturday, May 23, at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office, 9531 E. Riggs Road, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please be sure to schedule your appointment by going to our website at www.sunlakesposse.org and click…
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April 2026, Community News
Sheriff’s Posse to Hold Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back April 25
Bill Shedd The semiannual Shred-A-Thon and National Drug Take-Back event will be held on Saturday, April 25. The Shred-A-Thon will be from 9:30 a.m. until noon, and the Drug Take-Back will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 10440 E. Riggs Road (northeast corner of Riggs and Alma School Roads). This event was organized…
April 2026, Community News
Sun Lakes Posse Receives Awards

Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse recently received awards from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office recognizing volunteers, reserve officers, possemen, and cadets. The ceremony was held on Feb. 27 in Glendale, and the Sun Lakes Posse was presented the following awards: Years of Service Award: Commander Craig Lloyd, 20-plus years of service Outstanding Service…
Community News, March 2026
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse First Responders Open House a Success!

Bill Shedd The First Responders Open House at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office on Jan. 24 was well attended by the Sun Lakes community. The MCSO staff, Sun Lakes Posse, Arizona Fire & Medical, American Red Cross, and the Arizona Heroes Home Team want to thank everyone who came by to visit and see…
February 2026, Community News
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Visits Men’s Homeless Shelter

The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continued its annual December tradition of supplying work boots to A New Leaf’s East Valley’s Men’s Center in Mesa. The Center is a safe haven for men who are homeless in the Valley and who are transitioning back into the workforce and independence. The staff at the Center works with…
January 2026, Community News
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse to Hold First Responders Open House January 24
Bill Shedd The annual First Responders Open House will be held at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse office on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9531 E. Riggs Road in Sun Lakes. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) specialty units, along with Arizona Fire & Medical will be there for a…
Community News, December 2025
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse – December 2025

Posseman Ken Hinatsu Wins Above & Beyond Award Bill Shedd Posseman Ken Hinatsu was recently honored at the American Red Cross Breakfast in October. Hinatsu was awarded the Above & Beyond Award. The Above & Beyond Award honors individuals who not only host blood drives consistently, but also have maintained high levels of success due…
November 2025, Community News
Sheriff’s Posse and American Red Cross Blood Drive Results
Bill Shedd The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held a successful blood drive at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse Office on Sept. 27. As a vital part of our Sun Lakes and SunBird communities, the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse continues to hold these blood drives to supplement the dangerously low levels…
October 2025, Community News
Sheriff’s Posse to Hold Shred-A-Thon and Drug Take-Back on October 25
Bill Shedd The semi-annual National Drug Take-Back and Shred-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10440 E. Riggs Road (northeast corner of Riggs Road and Alma School Road). Shredding will run from 9 a.m. until noon, and the Drug Take-Back will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by…
Association News, August 2025
Sheriff’s Posse Is Here to Serve You
The Sun Lakes Posse maintains donated medical equipment items that are available for use by all residents of Sun Lakes and SunBird for three months, free of charge. The following is a representative listing of our available medical equipment: • Metal canes (height adjustable) • Walkers with seats and walkers with wheels • Crutches •…
