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2. Ride Along Program

   Ride-Along Program “Ride-Along” means to be an official passenger/observer in a patrol vehicle, accompanying a police officer during part of a normal tour of duty. The primary purpose of a police ride-along is to provide an opportunity for the community to see firsthand the day-to-day workings of law enforcement in Cheverly. The ride-along guest receives important insight into what it means to be a police officer. Criminal Justice students and people interested in a career in law enforcement have found it particularly useful. Participants complete an evaluation form at the conclusion of the ride-along to aid the department in monitoring the program’s effectiveness. The ride-along program fosters a better understanding of the challenges, hazards and rewards of the police officer’s role in the community.

4. Ride Along Goals:

   -to provide an opportunity for citizens to get to know their police officers 

   -to provide citizens interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to examine the job

   -to educate the community about the responsibilities of police officers; what to expect if they ever have a need to call for police assistance

   -to provide an opportunity for police officers to get to know their community

6. General Procedures

   • Ride-Along requests must be submitted at least 48 hours before the desired ride-along date. 

   • No one shall ride until approval has been granted and a properly completed waiver has been signed. 

   • No observer will accompany the officer while transporting or booking prisoners. 

   • At no time shall an officer, while accompanied by an observer, engage in pursuit driving, respond to a violent crime in progress, or perform a felony traffic stop, unless they deposit the observer at a safe location.

   • A records check will be made of the potential Ride-Along candidate. 

   • Ride-Along participants are only permitted to ride between 8:00 am and 2:00 am.

8. RIDE-ALONG APPLICATION
10. Name
11. Email Address
13. Address
15. City
16. State
17. Zip Code
19. Phone Number
20. Date of Birth
22. Social Security#
24. Law Enforcement Affiliation if any
26. Reason for requesting Ride-Along
28. I certify that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I understand my participation will require a records check. Please type your name to certify the document.
29. Full Name:
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31. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
32. Email address

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