Ride-Along Request Instructions

Please Note: Ride-Along requests are only being accepted for current police officers or individuals actively seeking or considering employment with the BPD.

The ride-along program will resume in the future for the public. Check back to this website for updates.

Participate

If you are interested in participating in a ride-along with the Boise Police Department, please complete the Boise Police Ride-Along Application below and read the Waiver. You will sign the waiver at the beginning of your ride-along in the presence of an officer.

READ THE WAIVER

Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Completing this form does not guarantee the applicant a ride-along.
Ride-along applicants will be given a safety briefing at the time of the ride-along.
Ride-along applicants must present a government approved and issued identification card at the time of the ride along.
By submitting the Boise Police ride-along application, you agree and consent to undergo a comprehensive criminal history check for approval prior to the ride-along. It can take up to three weeks to process your request.

Qualifications

You must be 18 years old or older to participate, however, if you are under 18 years old, please contact the Strategic Services Team regarding the approval documents for minors.
You must have a clean criminal history, which includes
- No felony convictions, and
- No misdemeanor convictions within the last five years.

Any questions regarding the ride-along or the application process should be directed to the Boise Police Department Strategic Services Team during regular business hours by calling 208-570-6290.

Ride-Along Application

Applicant Information

Full Name * First/Middle/Last

Physical Address

Home Phone *

Email *

Date of Birth * M/D/YEAR

Driver's License Number *

State issued *

Expiration Date *

Employer *

Employer's Address *

Employer's Phone *

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact * Last, First

Address *

Phone Number *

Ride-Along Information

Preferred day of the week for ride-along *

Preferred time *

Preferred officer Optional. If you don't have a preference, please leave this blank.

Reason(s) you would like to ride-along *

Have you ever been on a ride-along with the Boise Police Department? *

Yes

Are you related to a Boise city employee? *

Yes

Have you ever applied for a position with the Boise Police Department? *

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? *

Yes

By Initialing here, you certify that you understand and agree to all the terms and conditions in the ride-along request instructions and application, and consent to undergo a comprehensive criminal history check for approval prior to the ride-along. *

Date *

* Required

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If this is an emergency, please call 911.