2007-10-05 05:40:02 · 5 answers · asked by pelotero707 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Last time I checked, which was a LONG time ago, you had to be a Law Enforcement Officer OR be in the application process for the CHP to get a ride along. And if memory serves, you have to be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Now that may have changed, but the CHP had/has much stricter ride-along policies then most other Agencies.
Your best bet would be to call the CHP Station that you want to do the ride-along with and ask them what the requirements are.
Good luck.
2007-10-05 06:30:46 · answer #1 · answered by Rottluver 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-11 23:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ridealongs with CHP aren't so much age based as "act of God based." I'm a sworn police officer, at one point I was considering going to CHP, the on-duty sergeant had to get permission from the area commander (a Captain) to allow one of his officers to have a ridealong.
Your best bets are, either to become a CHP Explorer, or, if you've applied, let them know you're testing to become a CHP Officer, they may allow it then. Other than that, age limits are based on the agencies' policy. For CHP, I believe their policy is 16.
2007-10-05 06:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by trueblue3167 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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How old do you have to be to go on a ridealong with a CHP officer?
2015-08-20 14:26:17 · answer #4 · answered by Dani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You usually have to have a reason.
You can't just be a burden if you're not part of a program or team.
Police Explorers can do it, I'll be doing it soon.
Otherwise youre just a kid sitting in the squad car for no reason, leaving the officer liable of you. Something could always happen. Officers with a ride-along don't automatically only get safe calls..
Or you could get arrested.
2007-10-05 05:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by Ethen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most police departments will allow you to ride-along with a training patrol officer or someone of that nature. Usually you will have to explain to them that you are interested in attending the academy etc...
2007-10-05 05:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things are starting to change. My local and County law enforcement has banned all ride-alongs. We had a fireman killed in a wreck while riding with a Deputy Sheriff. He was thinking of joining the department.
2007-10-05 07:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋