The Arizona Rangers were organized in 1901 to protect the Arizona Territory from outlaws and rustlers so that the Territory could apply for Statehood. They were picked from law officers, military men, ranchers and cowboys. With maximum company strength of 26 men, they covered the entire territory.
By 1909, the Territorial Arizona Rangers had largely accomplished their goals and were disbanded by the Territorial Governor. Re-established in 1957 by original Arizona Rangers, the present day Arizona Rangers are an unpaid, all volunteer, law enforcement support and assistance civilian auxiliary in this State who work co-operatively at the request of and under the direction, control, and supervision of established law enforcement officials and officers. The also provide youth support and community service and work to preserve the tradition, honor, and history of the 1901-1909 Arizona Rangers.
Modern Day Arizona Rangers
In 1957, a voluntary service organization called the Arizona Rangers was organized. Founded with the assistance of four former members of the 1901-1909 Arizona Rangers, the modern Arizona Rangers were officially recognized by the state of Arizona in 2002, when Arizona Governor Jane Hull signed Legislative Act 41. The purpose of this act was "to recognize the Arizona rangers, who formed in 1901, disbanded in 1909 and reestablished in 1957 by original Arizona rangers".
Ar present, Arizona Rangers are an unpaid, all volunteer, law enforcement support and assistance civilian auxiliary police in this State who work co-operatively at the request of and under the direction, control, and supervision of established law enforcement officials and officers. They also provide youth support and community service and work to preserve the tradition, honor, and history of the 1901-1909 Arizona Rangers.
