RIDE ALONG PROGRAM - LETTER OF INSTRUCTION

The ride along program is being offered to you by the Dacono Police Department.  As a
participant in the program, you are expected to adhere to the following instructions.

1.  You must sign a Waiver of Liability form.  The waiver must be signed and submitted in
      person. Minimum age for ride along participation is 15 with parental consent.

2.   Please arrive at the station 15 minutes before the ride is scheduled to begin to sign the
      necessary forms.  If you are not able to make your scheduled time, please call before the
      start of the shift.

3.   You will be returned to the station at the end of the ride along.  In the event that the ride is
      terminated, or you do not wish to complete the ride, you will be returned to the station
      earlier than scheduled.

4.   You are asked to wear conservative clothing suitable for contacting the public, and the
      weather conditions.

5.   Tape recorders and/or cameras will not be allowed unless authorized by the Chief of 
      Police.

6.   It is very important that you do not interfere with the officer’s activities.  Please ask any
     questions you may have at a time that it will not interfere.

7.   You are prohibited from engaging in any police activity.  You may not leave the police
      car or talk with prisoners, suspects, witnesses, or other parties contacted on police
      business.

8.   You may ride only once every three months.

9.   You are riding in the capacity of an observer only.  The officer is in complete control at
      all times.  You must obey all instructions of the officer.
Waiver of Liability form
Ride along request form
NOTE: A Ride along request must be accompanied by a Waiver of Liability form to be eligible to participate in the ride along program.  Forms can be turned into the Dacono Police Department Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.