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Hello all,
I'm curious about going on a ride along with the LAPD. Couple of questions regarding it (I tried searching the forum, but didn't really see anything). First, I am someone who is probably going to be applying to the LAPD Reserves this summer. I want to do a ride along for the experience and to have something to talk about in my interview. Do you know who I should contact about scheduling a ride along? I remember reading once that priority is given to applicants and media, so are there any inside tricks into getting one scheduled if you haven't started the application process yet?
Also, a longtime friend of mine is coming to visit from NY very soon. He is also applying to LE, but in NY and CT. He hasn't done a ride along yet either, so I was thinking of somehow setting one up that the two of us can do together. Do you know if that is done at all (two people going on a ride along at the same time, same car)?
Last question - Can an officer schedule his own ride alongs (say he has a friend or family member)? If so, are there any LAPD officers (or any local agency for that matter) on here that might be interested in offering the chance to take a fellow Calgunner? My friend and I are extrememly passionate about LE and would love to get the opportunity. Only downside is our schedule is limited to the night of April 15th, 18th or 19th. Probably unrealistic, but figured can't hurt to ask.
Thanks all.
I'm curious about going on a ride along with the LAPD. Couple of questions regarding it (I tried searching the forum, but didn't really see anything). First, I am someone who is probably going to be applying to the LAPD Reserves this summer. I want to do a ride along for the experience and to have something to talk about in my interview. Do you know who I should contact about scheduling a ride along? I remember reading once that priority is given to applicants and media, so are there any inside tricks into getting one scheduled if you haven't started the application process yet?
Also, a longtime friend of mine is coming to visit from NY very soon. He is also applying to LE, but in NY and CT. He hasn't done a ride along yet either, so I was thinking of somehow setting one up that the two of us can do together. Do you know if that is done at all (two people going on a ride along at the same time, same car)?
Last question - Can an officer schedule his own ride alongs (say he has a friend or family member)? If so, are there any LAPD officers (or any local agency for that matter) on here that might be interested in offering the chance to take a fellow Calgunner? My friend and I are extrememly passionate about LE and would love to get the opportunity. Only downside is our schedule is limited to the night of April 15th, 18th or 19th. Probably unrealistic, but figured can't hurt to ask.
Thanks all.
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