The purpose of the Helena Police Department’s Ride Along Program is to encourage community involvement in law enforcement, and to educate the public by opening lines of communication between the community and police. For potential recruits, the Ride Along Program promotes a better understanding of the challenges, risks, and rewards of the police officer's job.
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
The Helena Police Department encourages community involvement in the law enforcement process and allows interested citizens and students to ride as passenger observers with patrol officers.
All persons wishing to participate in the Ride Along Program must be at least 18 years of age (or 15 years of age with consent from a legal guardian), must not currently be under a driver license suspension or revocation from the Department of Motor Vehicles, and have no warrants outstanding for their arrest.
PROGRAM RULES AND GUIDELINES
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To request a ride along with an officer, applicants must either mail or email the completed Ride Along Waiver. The completed waiver may be mailed to:
Helena Police Department Attn: Ride Along Program 406 Fuller Ave Helena, MT 59601
Applicants shall apply at least two weeks in advance of the ride along date so that record checks, and scheduling can be accommodated. We make every effort to process the applications in a timely manner. However, due to the large number of applicants, the ride along notification may be delayed. You will be contacted by a member of our staff once the application has been processed.
Helena Police Department
Ride Along Waiver(DOCX, 94KB)