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6. When the applicant appears at a police facility to ride with an officer, they must present
their identification to the on-duty supervisor. The applicant will complete Ride-Along Rules
of Conduct and Waiver (NNPD Form #95W) at that time. The on-duty supervisor will
document the date the participant rode and the officer’s name with whom the applicant was
assigned and sign the form.
7. Post Ride-Along
At the end of the participant’s ride along with the officer:
a. The officer and/or on-duty supervisor may write comments on the form regarding any
problems or observations made during the ride-along.
b. The completed Form #95W and a copy of the participant’s identification will be sent
to the Assistant Chief of Patrol through email or inter-office mail and maintained by
the Patrol Bureau for five years (see Records Retention and Disposition Schedule GS-
19).
8. Approved program applicants are limited to one ride-along within six months, not
exceeding two within a calendar year.
B. Police Applicant Participation in the Ride-Along Program
Police applicants are requested to engage in a ride-along with a uniformed patrol officer as part
of the hiring process. The background investigator working with the applicant shall provide
the applicant with a Newport News Police Applicant (Ride-Along) (NNPD Form #95A).
a. Upon completion, the background investigator will run a local criminal history check,
NCIC/VCIN check, check through the Linx system, and indicate the results on the
form.
b. The background investigator will schedule the applicant for their ride-along, sign the
form, and indicate the precinct telephone number for the applicant’s ride-along
preference.
c. Once scheduled, the background investigator will forward the completed application
as directed by Section II. A. 5.
2. The police applicant will present their identification to the on-duty supervisor. The
applicant will complete Ride-Along Rules of Conduct and Waiver (NNPD Form #95W) at
that time. The on-duty supervisor will document the date the participant rode and the
officer’s name with whom the applicant was assigned and sign the form.
3. The patrol supervisor will ensure that the hosting officer completes any reported negative
or positive comments regarding the police applicant’s ride-along.
4. Form #95A and Form #95W will be returned to the Recruiting Unit for inclusion in the
applicant’s file. Additionally, the Patrol Bureau must receive and maintain the completed
Form #95W.
C. Law Enforcement & Police Volunteer Participation in the Ride-Along Program
1. Police Chaplains can ride with on-duty officers following this policy and the Chaplain
Program SOP.
2. Any full-time law enforcement officer employed by a local, state, or federal law
enforcement agency may participate in the program. The officer or employee must present
valid identification before requesting to ride with an officer.
3. Civilian employees and volunteers of the Newport News Police Department may be
authorized to ride with an on-duty officer for training and data/information collection.
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