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Ride-Along Program

What is the Ride-Along Program?

The Ride-Along Program provides an opportunity for someone to ride along with a patrol officer and observe law enforcement activities. The officer may acquaint the citizen rider with a range of police responsibilities and problems. This may include hazardous situations, but the officer will discontinue the ride-along if the safety of the rider is at risk. 

 

Who Can Participate in the Ride-Along Program?

Persons eighteen (18) years and older wishing to participate in the program will need to initiate a request through Personnel and Training. Persons studying criminal justice, or engaged in criminal justice research, city officials, community watch participants, or visiting law enforcement officials will be given priority. A general release form must be completed and signed by the ride-along participant before being allowed to ride. A brief background investigation of each rider will be made by Personnel and Training to determine if the citizen is of suitable character to ride-along.

 

Are There Any Restrictions?

  • Riders will not enforce laws or assist in enforcing laws.
  • Riders are not permitted to carry any type of weapon, even those that they are lawfully permitted to carry concealed or otherwise. 
  • Please dress accordingly for the weather.
  • Business casual attire is encouraged (no flip flops, sandals, shorts, t-shirts, etc.) 
  • Riders are limited to one ride-along every 6 months.

 

Application

Complete the application and submit in person or email to evansh@portsmouthnhpd.gov. 

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Station
3 Junkins Ave. Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours

24/7 Police Operation

Records Window Hours:

M: 12PM-3PM

T: 9AM-3AM

W: By Appt Only

Th: 9AM to 3PM

F: Closed

 

Phone
(603) 427-1500 / Special Events: (603) 610-7426
Fax
(603) 427-1510

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