Quote Originally Posted by lead_magnet View Post
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.
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.