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Ride alongs are awesome. Did a lot of them back in my police explorer days and then a few while I was learning more about each of the local and not so local departments when I was in the academy. Even had two citizens and a few dispatchers in training ride with me a few times when I was working the force.
I say do it if you get the chance. Great insight of your local law agency.
They won't let me carry so I don't go.
Every time I've gone, the first the the Officer told me was how to release the shotgun from the car if it need arose.Originally Posted by wagzs
*LOL* True that.
It's a liability issue. Can you imagine the law suit if a ride along killed someone? Regardless of the legality of the shoot, the department would be sued and would most likely have to settle for lots of $$$.
But you as a ride along sign a waver so if you get killed no big deal.
Life's not fair.
I did one on the west side of Chicago. My boss in the reserves was a Tac officer in CPD. Basically three plainclothes officers per car. They gave me a vest and a big maglight. Saw alot of crack. Chased alot of drug dealers and saw one kid with gaping bullet wound in his thigh. Interesting night but all in a nights work for them.
When I had ride-a-longs with people I knew, that was actually the second thing I told them. The 1st was how to work the radio and my call number in case things went sideways.
For those that don't want a boring ride, try Colo Springs PD. Falcon or Gold Hills Division and a patrol officer. Call to call all shift. There is no down time. At end of shift there are usually 30 plus calls waiting.
I say lets all remove the warning labels and let nature take its course.
Same here, we also have an emergency button which I make them aware of too.
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