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HPD Ride-Along Program
Purpose
The purpose of the HPD Ride-Along Program is
- To promote and improve mutual understanding of police and community problems;
- To improve the image of the police in the community and develop an awareness of the respect for law and order;
- To develop enthusiasm for a career in law enforcement.
Each participant in the ride along program is required to read and sign a form prior to the ride. You can print out this form and complete it prior to coming to the police station.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
- Visiting law enforcement officials.
- Government officials as related to their official duties.
- College students as arranged for classroom credit programs.
- Civilian employees of the Honolulu Police Department.
- Certified Police Explorer Scouts
- Persons with an interest in a career in law enforcement as referred by school and career counselors.
- Families and friends of police officers to ride with that particular officer.
- Members of the news media.
- Others at the discretion of the commander of the Community Affairs Section or the district patrol commander.
ADULT RIDE-ALONG REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 18 year of age or older.
- Each ride must be authorized by the Community Affairs Section commander or a designee, or by the district patrol commander.
- Adult must fill out the Adult Waiver - Authorization/Medical/Injury form and have it approved.
- The Permit to Ride/Emergency Information form must be in the participant's possession at all times during the ride.
YOUTH RIDE-ALONG REQUIREMENTS
- Must be age 12 through 17 to participate.
- The parent(s) or guardian(s) of interested youths must sign the Parental Consent - Authorization/Medical/Injury form and have the signature witnessed by a police officer.
- The Permit to Ride (Minors)/Emergency Information form must be approved and signed.
LIMITATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All participants are limited to one ride per calendar year.
- Hours of operation are normally 6 PM to 10PM. Rides are limited to 4 hours.
- Male riders ride with male officers and females with female officers
- Riders will make arrangements with the district at least two days in advance of the desired ride-along date.
- Must be properly attired and wearing shoes (no slippers).
Ride Along Instruction Form -- Print and fill out
