Ride-Along Application Procedures

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What should an officer do if the Ride-Along Application is disapproved?

Notify the applicant immediately.

Schedule another ride-along request.

Forward the application to the division commander for review. (correct)

File the application permanently.

Which actions are inappropriate for non-department participants during a ride-along?

Observing police activities from the vehicle.

Attending a briefing session.

Responding to calls with the officer.

Entering a private residence. (correct)

On the day of the ride-along, what must be ensured by the officer?

The officer maintains regular patrol duties.

The participant is dressed in proper attire and all forms are completed. (correct)

The participant has no previous ride-along experience.

The ride-along participant can leave the police vehicle freely.

What is the primary responsibility of officers during the ride-along?

To ensure the safety of the ride-along participant. Signup and view all the answers

What documentation should be forwarded after the completion of a ride-along?

The original Ride-Along Application, Regulations, and Waiver Form. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can non-sworn members enter a private residence during a ride-along?

At the discretion of the officer. Signup and view all the answers

How should an officer determine a ride-along participant's position during an event?

Using discretion regarding safety and the situation. Signup and view all the answers

What must be attached to the Ride-Along Application on the day of the ride?

A copy of the ride-along participant’s record. Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol regarding entrant officers handling firearms?

Entrant officers cannot handle firearms except in extreme emergencies. Signup and view all the answers

What must police officer applicants complete as part of their employment process?

A ride-along, regardless of prior participation. Signup and view all the answers

What should an applicant do after completing the polygraph portion of the employment process?

Contact the desk sergeant to arrange for the ride-along. Signup and view all the answers

Which form must be given to the officer during the ride-along?

Ride-Along Verification Form, Form 5704 P.D. Signup and view all the answers

During which shifts are applicants encouraged to complete their ride-along?

Watch I or Watch III shift. Signup and view all the answers

What must be attached to the Ride-Along Verification Form upon completion?

The Daily Activity Log copy, Form 112 P.D. Signup and view all the answers

What restrictions are placed on entrant officers entering private residences?

Entrant officers may enter at the officer's discretion. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key responsibilities of officers when working with entrant officers?

To adhere to all written directives at all times. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the non-sworn member regarding the ride-along?

Notify the supervisor of the final scheduled date and time. Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken if a ride-along request is disapproved by the supervisor?

The decision is documented in an Interdepartment Communication. Signup and view all the answers

What must Regional Police Academy entrant officers wear during ride-alongs?

Issued academy uniform and body armor if available. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT encouraged during entrant officers' ride-alongs?

Becoming verbally involved in enforcement situations. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for assigning the entrant officer to a field training officer during the ride-along?

The desk sergeant of the appropriate patrol division. Signup and view all the answers

What should happen once the aid of an entrant officer is approved for a ride-along?

The names of entrant officers are forwarded to the affected patrol division. Signup and view all the answers

What safety measure is emphasized for officers during the ride-along?

Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety of the entrant officer. Signup and view all the answers

What is a mandatory requirement for Regional Police Academy entrant officers regarding ride-alongs?

They are required to attend mandatory ride-alongs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Citizen Police Academy (CPA)?

To enhance community involvement in public safety. Signup and view all the answers

Which form must participants complete and submit to the Training Unit Administrative Assistance for the CPA?

Ride-Along Application, Regulations, and Waiver Form, Form 462 P.D. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that the CPA participants are checked in the REJIS system?

The Training Unit Administrative Assistance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the required action for participants during the Citizen Police Academy?

Complete one ride-along shift. Signup and view all the answers

On what date was the directive concerning the CPA adopted by the Board of Police Commissioners?

March 20, 2018. Signup and view all the answers

What should the desk sergeant do after coordinating the ride-along date and time with participants?

Fill out the Ride-Along Verification Form. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Training Unit Administrative Assistance?

Coordinating ride-along schedules with participants. Signup and view all the answers

What is required to complete the ride-along process in the CPA?

Coordinating with the desk sergeant of the requested station. Signup and view all the answers

What action must an officer take if they terminate a ride-along due to the participant's actions?

Notify the desk sergeant Signup and view all the answers

How long must the Watch II desk sergeant retain the Ride-Along Application, Regulations, and Waiver Form?

Three years Signup and view all the answers

What will the desk sergeant do if the ride-along participant requests to terminate the ride-along?

Mark the 'Terminated by Applicant' box Signup and view all the answers

What must be completed by officers regarding the participant’s Ride-Along Application?

The section for officers on the application Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is necessary for non-sworn members to participate in a ride-along?

Approval from their supervisor Signup and view all the answers

When a ride-along participant is referred from a job fair, what does the Watch II desk sergeant have to do?

Make two copies of the application form Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the ride-along is terminated by the participant?

The desk sergeant marks the 'Terminated by Applicant' box Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for non-sworn members during a ride-along?

Carry a firearm Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ride-Along Application Process

Complete Ride-Along Application, Regulations, and Waiver Form (Form 462 P.D.) and approve or disapprove.
If disapproved, send the form to the division commander for review.
Notify the applicant of the scheduled ride-along date and time upon approval.
Ensure all necessary paperwork and proper attire are ready on the ride-along date.

Documentation Handling

Watch I and Watch III desk sergeants to forward original completed forms to Watch II desk sergeant post ride-along.
Forms must be filed at the division station for three years.
Track applicants' information in the Ride-Along Program folder for multiple entries.

Officer Responsibilities During Ride-Along

Prioritize participant safety, using discretion about their presence in the police vehicle.
Non-departmental participants are prohibited from entering private residences; they must remain in the vehicle during related activities.
Non-sworn ride-along participants may enter private residences with officer discretion.
Officers must document any ride-along terminations by marking the appropriate section on the form.

Non-Sworn Members Ride-Along Rules

Non-sworn members can participate on duty or off-duty, subject to supervisor approval.
Supervisors must document disapprovals in an Interdepartment Communication (Form 191 P.D.) and notify the bureau office.

Regional Police Academy Entrant Officer Guidelines

Mandatory ride-alongs are required for Regional Police Academy entrants, who may also request voluntary ones.
Entrant officers must check in with the desk sergeant and wear issued academy uniforms during ride-alongs.
Physical or verbal involvement in enforcement situations is not permitted unless in emergencies.

Pre-Employment Ride-Along Requirements

Police officer candidates must complete a ride-along as part of the application process, regardless of prior participation within the last twelve months.
A Ride-Along Verification Form (Form 5704 P.D.) is issued after the polygraph examination for scheduling purposes.

Citizen Police Academy Overview

The Citizen Police Academy is aimed at fostering trust between the police and the community; it includes a mandatory ride-along.
Participants must submit their ride-along forms to the Training Unit and coordinate arrangements with the respective desk sergeant.

Key Administrative Procedures

Desk sergeants coordinate and manage ride-along scheduling while ensuring all participant records are maintained accurately.
Essential for officers to complete required comment sections for all participants' forms post-ride-along.
The Board of Police Commissioners adopted these procedures on March 20, 2018.

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This quiz covers the complete procedures for processing a Ride-Along Application, including regulations and required forms. Participants will learn about the approval process, notifications to applicants, and what to ensure on the ride-along day.