Arizona sheriff plans armed volunteer posse for schools

An Arizona sheriff has announced plans to deploy an armed volunteer posse to protect students in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting.

Arizona sheriff plans armed volunteer posse for schools
Fri, 28 Dec, 2012 - 17:25

An Arizona sheriff has announced plans to deploy an armed volunteer posse to protect students in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio told KTVK-TV he has the authority to mobilise private citizens to fight crime.

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