Ride Along Application

Instructions For Completing The Ride-Along Application

Fill out the top portion of the application completely.
Please be sure to include a phone number.
If you wish to mail your application, please remember to include the release form and a photo copy of a current and valid ID (Minors need to attach a copy of a parent/guardian ID as well).
Choose a specific date (01/15/2015 as opposed to “any Monday or Saturday”).
Choose a specific time from the scheduled shifts below.

Central Station
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM / 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM

Coastal Station
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM / 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM

South County Station
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM / 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM

Ride-Alongs are eight (8) hours long – if you can only ride a portion of the eight (8) hours, you must begin your ride at the start of the shift. Every attempt will be made to return you to the office at the end of your Ride-Along should this be prior to the end of the eight (8) hours. Please be aware, however, that you may be required to ride past time if the Deputy is involved in a call that will not allow you to be returned to the office. If your date and time has already been taken you will be required to pick another date before you submit your application. Please indicate from which office you wish to ride. After your application has been submitted, please plan on arriving five (5) minutes prior to your ride time on the date scheduled.

You will not receive a phone call from this office unless your application has been denied.

Please Note

Attendance at briefing is at the discretion of the Patrol Supervisor

You should bring money for meal breaks.

Dress appropriately for variations in weather.

No weapons, cameras or recording devices allowed

Requirements

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Ride-Along Program is offered to residents, students and those employed within the county. Every attempt will be made to accommodate interested persons; however, any applicant may be disqualified without cause. The following factors may be considered in disqualifying an applicant and are not limited to:

Must be at least 16 years of age
Minors must have a release form signed by parent/guardian
Must be in good health
Must dress neatly and conservatively
No firearms, cameras or recording devices will be allowed
May participate in only ONE ride every 6 months
Must drink no alcoholic beverages prior to riding
Sign Liability Waiver prior to riding
Prior criminal history
Pending criminal action
Pending lawsuit against the Office
Denial by any supervisor

Form to be filled for Ride Along applications

Step 1 of 3

Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Cell Phone*
Home Phone
Work Phone

Place of Birth*
City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Social Security Number*
Driver License Number*
Driver License Upload*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 GB, Max. files: 2.
Please upload the front and back of your Driver License. We accepted the following file formats: .jpg, .png, .pdf, .jpeg. You are allowed to upload two files.
Place of Employment*
Email*
Day Requested*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Please pick a day at least 4 weeks from today's date
Time*
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- 8:00 pm - 4:00 am
Area*
- Central Station
- Coastal Station
- South County Station

Release
In consideration of the privilege of being able to accompany certain designated patrols of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office in order to further my understanding of law enforcement problems, do hereby agree and consent to release and hold harmless the County of Monterey, their agents and employees, from accidents, occurrence claim, suit, damages, or liability which may arise out of participation in the “Ride-Along Program” with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Patrol Division. In order to participate, the applicant authorizes the Office of the Sheriff to investigate, as they deem necessary, the applicant’s record and character to ascertain any and all information which may concern his/her qualifications and justification to be eligible to participate in a ride along.
Date of Ride Along*
Month
Day
Year

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I have read and understand the foregoing release and freely and voluntarily execute the same on the date above in the County of Monterey, California.
Signature of Applicant*
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Parent/Guardian Signature (if applicant is a minor)
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing statements are true and correct.*
- I agree
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Instructions For Completing The Ride-Along Application

You will not receive a phone call from this office unless your application has been denied.

Please Note

Requirements

Ride Along Application

Step 1 of 3

Release

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