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What should an officer do if the Ride-Along Application is disapproved?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary responsibility of officers during the ride-along?
What documentation should be forwarded after the completion of a ride-along?
What documentation should be forwarded after the completion of a ride-along?
Under what condition can non-sworn members enter a private residence during a ride-along?
Under what condition can non-sworn members enter a private residence during a ride-along?
How should an officer determine a ride-along participant's position during an event?
How should an officer determine a ride-along participant's position during an event?
What must be attached to the Ride-Along Application on the day of the ride?
What must be attached to the Ride-Along Application on the day of the ride?
What is the protocol regarding entrant officers handling firearms?
What is the protocol regarding entrant officers handling firearms?
What must police officer applicants complete as part of their employment process?
What must police officer applicants complete as part of their employment process?
What should an applicant do after completing the polygraph portion of the employment process?
What should an applicant do after completing the polygraph portion of the employment process?
Which form must be given to the officer during the ride-along?
Which form must be given to the officer during the ride-along?
During which shifts are applicants encouraged to complete their ride-along?
During which shifts are applicants encouraged to complete their ride-along?
What must be attached to the Ride-Along Verification Form upon completion?
What must be attached to the Ride-Along Verification Form upon completion?
What restrictions are placed on entrant officers entering private residences?
What restrictions are placed on entrant officers entering private residences?
What is one of the key responsibilities of officers when working with entrant officers?
What is one of the key responsibilities of officers when working with entrant officers?
What is the primary responsibility of the non-sworn member regarding the ride-along?
What is the primary responsibility of the non-sworn member regarding the ride-along?
What action is taken if a ride-along request is disapproved by the supervisor?
What action is taken if a ride-along request is disapproved by the supervisor?
What must Regional Police Academy entrant officers wear during ride-alongs?
What must Regional Police Academy entrant officers wear during ride-alongs?
What is NOT encouraged during entrant officers' ride-alongs?
What is NOT encouraged during entrant officers' ride-alongs?
Who is responsible for assigning the entrant officer to a field training officer during the ride-along?
Who is responsible for assigning the entrant officer to a field training officer during the ride-along?
What should happen once the aid of an entrant officer is approved for a ride-along?
What should happen once the aid of an entrant officer is approved for a ride-along?
What safety measure is emphasized for officers during the ride-along?
What safety measure is emphasized for officers during the ride-along?
What is a mandatory requirement for Regional Police Academy entrant officers regarding ride-alongs?
What is a mandatory requirement for Regional Police Academy entrant officers regarding ride-alongs?
What is the main purpose of the Citizen Police Academy (CPA)?
What is the main purpose of the Citizen Police Academy (CPA)?
Which form must participants complete and submit to the Training Unit Administrative Assistance for the CPA?
Which form must participants complete and submit to the Training Unit Administrative Assistance for the CPA?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the CPA participants are checked in the REJIS system?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the CPA participants are checked in the REJIS system?
What is the required action for participants during the Citizen Police Academy?
What is the required action for participants during the Citizen Police Academy?
On what date was the directive concerning the CPA adopted by the Board of Police Commissioners?
On what date was the directive concerning the CPA adopted by the Board of Police Commissioners?
What should the desk sergeant do after coordinating the ride-along date and time with participants?
What should the desk sergeant do after coordinating the ride-along date and time with participants?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Training Unit Administrative Assistance?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Training Unit Administrative Assistance?
What is required to complete the ride-along process in the CPA?
What is required to complete the ride-along process in the CPA?
What action must an officer take if they terminate a ride-along due to the participant's actions?
What action must an officer take if they terminate a ride-along due to the participant's actions?
How long must the Watch II desk sergeant retain the Ride-Along Application, Regulations, and Waiver Form?
How long must the Watch II desk sergeant retain the Ride-Along Application, Regulations, and Waiver Form?
What will the desk sergeant do if the ride-along participant requests to terminate the ride-along?
What will the desk sergeant do if the ride-along participant requests to terminate the ride-along?
What must be completed by officers regarding the participant’s Ride-Along Application?
What must be completed by officers regarding the participant’s Ride-Along Application?
Which of the following is necessary for non-sworn members to participate in a ride-along?
Which of the following is necessary for non-sworn members to participate in a ride-along?
When a ride-along participant is referred from a job fair, what does the Watch II desk sergeant have to do?
When a ride-along participant is referred from a job fair, what does the Watch II desk sergeant have to do?
What happens if the ride-along is terminated by the participant?
What happens if the ride-along is terminated by the participant?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for non-sworn members during a ride-along?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for non-sworn members during a ride-along?
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.
