<P> Ride - alongs are offered by many police departments around the world . There is a minimum age to participate in a ride - along . Depending on the department , it is often somewhere between the ages of 14 and 18 . When participation of those under 18 is permitted , consent from a parent or legal guardian may be required . Those with criminal records or problems on previous ride - alongs may also be barred from participation . The most common form of ride - alongs are Law Enforcement Explorers , Auxiliary or Volunteer Police officers and participants in Citizen 's Police Academy programs . </P>
<P> Ride - alongs are offered by many police departments around the world . There is a minimum age to participate in a ride - along . Depending on the department , it is often somewhere between the ages of 14 and 18 . When participation of those under 18 is permitted , consent from a parent or legal guardian may be required . Those with criminal records or problems on previous ride - alongs may also be barred from participation . The most common form of ride - alongs are Law Enforcement Explorers , Auxiliary or Volunteer Police officers and participants in Citizen 's Police Academy programs . </P>
how old do u have to be to do a ride along
how old do u have to be to do a ride along
often somewhere between the ages of 14 and 18
often somewhere between the ages of 14 and 18