Evansville Police Department

Ride-Alongs

Interested in participating in a ride-along with the Evansville Police Department? Read the information and click the button below to fill out a Ride-Along Request Form.

 

Requirements to Participate in Ride-Along Program

  • The participant must be at least 18 years of age.
  • The participant must have no felony arrest; a limited background check is required for IDACS/ CJIS requirements.
  • The request must be made at least two weeks before the date of the intended ride-along.
  • The participant must understand and agree to the conditions of the ride-along, such as the signing of the liability/release form.
  • Participants must follow the discretion of any officer for safety purposes. A supervisor many be contacted if there is a concern that a ride-along may be terminated.
  • No firearms or weapons of any kind may be carried on a ride-along, even with carry permits.
  • No derogatory, racist, defamatory, military, or police style clothing is allowed by the participant. 
  • No audio or video recordings by the participants will be permitted without prior permission from the department.

 

Operation of Ride-Along Program

  • The hours of operation are at the Patrol Commander’s discretion. Participants will be allowed to ride in 4-hour increments.
  • All Participants are limited to two (2) rides per year.

 

Ride-Along Procedure

  • A citizen interested in participating in the ride-along program should complete the Ride-Along Request Form. You will receive an email once your ride-along request has been either approved or denied.
  • Participants will be required to comply with CJIS training requirements and sign CJIS documentation and a liability waiver before completing a ride-along.