Ride Along Application

Instructions for Completing the 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

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

Other Notes

  • 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

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

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.