Any REAL cops on here ?

Question

Have you ever had a "ride-along" where a person rode along with you ? How does it work ? What do you do ?

Anybody else on here ever done a ride-along ?
Sounds interesting !

What I mean by REAL cops.....is not someone who PRETENDS to be one on here !

Answer 1

I did ride alongs a long time ago...I was training to become a deputy sheriff. It was an interesting experience. It is mostly boring...you ride around all night. A ride along is not necessarily in a vehicle. I accompanied a deputy working in the courtroom as a bailiff (that is more dangerous than it sounds. Tempers can flare quickly in a courtroom). The most fun I had was going with the DARE deputy. We went to elem entry schools and he gave classes on staying off drugs. The deputy even had me to help. I had to dress in the McGruff the Crime Dog outfit. The kids loved it.

Answer 2

Yes, there are real cops on the site. And many of us participate and answer honest questions.

I have had civilian riders in my patrol car. Most departments (but certainly not all) will have a policy that allows this and gives fairly strict regulations on how to go about it. My department requires you have positive ID, no warrants, no felony history or recent misdemeanor history, and be willing to sign a release of liability.

Check with the department you wish to ride with. Usually, there will be some type of public affairs officer as a contact point that can help you set it up. I think you will enjoy it and find it interesting.

Answer 3

I went on a ride-along with one of my family members who's a police officer. They'll make you sign a waiver so you can't sue if you get caught in the middle of anything. It is pretty interesting if there is stuff going on, but we spent a majority of the day driving around waiting for a call - it was in the morning the day after Christmas, so I guess all the criminals were still sleeping :D

Answer 4

Contact the police department where you want to do the ride along. Usually, the chief has to approve it, and you'll be asked to sign a waiver saying you won't sue if you're injured.

Often, the department will schedule the ride along on a traditionally "slow" night - probably a Wednesday ot Thursday.

You may also want to look at the department's website. They may have posted information about the ride along program, and will certainly have information about who to contact.

Answer 5

I rode along with a cop, but it wasn't in the front seat and I got these cool braclets to wear!!!

Answer 6

i've done a lot of ride alongs. call the station where you live and they will set it up for you. it's better to go on a fri or sat night. i have seen everything from simple assaults to dead bodies. they will make you sign a waiver in case something happens and then they can subpoena you if it goes that far. have fun !!!

Answer 7

Go to your police department website in your area and send them a email about that ride along program.

Answer 8

All the real cops arent here because they dont know how to use computers because they have no real education. They are all egomaniacs destroying society.

Answer 9

I rode-along but I was in the back seat.

Answer 10

Of course. You can bet your bottom dollar that the Internet is constantly being policed and watched by the police, the FBI, CIA, etc. NOTHING IS ANONYMOUS ON THE INTERNET, AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU'RE TALKING TO. So be careful.