Ride-Along Program

Ride-Along Thursdays

Ride-along Thursdays allow City of Annapolis residents to accompany patrol officers during a portion of their shift. This program is designed to give residents a better understanding of police operations and help them become familiar with our officers and their department. Residents can ride along with a patrol officer for two to four hours during the day or at night every Thursday. Arrangements to ride-along must be made in advance and ride-alongs are limited to a maximum of two people each Thursday.

To ride along you must complete and sign a ride-along agreement and release form (PDF). Please contact Lieutenant Kevin Krauss via email or at 410-268-9000, ext. 7255 to make arrangements to ride-along.

Ride-Along Thursday Facts

• Offered every Thursday
• Open to City of Annapolis residents, over the age of 18, only
• Must make prior arrangements with Lieutenant Krauss
• Limited to two people
• Can ride for two to four hours
• Must complete and sign agreement and release form (Form below)
• Valid identification must be presented before ride-along
• Approval process includes a criminal history and wanted check
• Must not have participated in the program in the last 6 months
• Must follow our rules, guidelines, and officer's directions

Form

Fill out the Ride-Along Release Form (PDF) and fax the completed form to Lieutenant Krauss at 410-268-9472. Completing the form does not guarantee that your ride-along request will be approved.

Other Police Ride-Alongs

From time to time people request to ride-along with police officers. Reasons for ride-alongs include interest in a career in law enforcement and for college class requirements. If you would like to request a ride-along not under the Ride-Along Thursday program, please contact Lieutenant Kevin Krauss via email or call 410-268-9000, ext. 7255.