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Originally Posted by brtaus

I know the Phx PD would only allow a ride along once someone got to a certain point in their hiring process. This was a few years ago, so I don't know if it has changed or not.

We allow anyone to apply for a ride along, but we background check everyone before they're allowed to come. We also have restrictions on time and they're only allowed to do 4 hours (Unless they're sworn law enforcement officers)

The citizens academy is every other tuesday, for a total of 7 sessions. We have our own actual police academy, and the same instructors go over firearms, use of force, taser (Yes, you can volunteer to be tased) etc....sort of like a mini academy. Only restrictions are you have to be over 18 and you have to live or work in our jurisdiction.

Many departments are open this way, but people just don't know about it...always worth asking. That's how I got into this job.....my buddy became a Trooper, and I got hooked going on ride alongs with him.