The main purpose of the Ride-Along Program is to improve police and public relations by familiarizing participants with the complex and unpredictable nature of police work. It can also be a great introduction to daily life on the police force.

All participants are required to be at least 18 years of age, and be able to pass a background check. The participant would then attend a ride-along orientation class and be assigned to ride in a marked patrol car with a uniformed officer approximately 30 days after attending the ride-along orientation class.

Participants who are interested in the Ride-Along program are required to provide information that will be used to perform a background check. Please click on the link provided below and submit the required information. You will be notified of the date to attend the ride-along orientation class.

All orientation classes are held in the evenings at 5:00pm. The location of the orientation is 1671 The Alameda, Suite 100 in San Jose.

Sign Up

Ride-Along Request Form

Police Recruit Applicants in the background process – Fill out and submit a Ride-along Sign-Up Form. Make sure to check the box stating that, "you are currently an applicant seeking employment with the San Jose Police Department."

Citizens wishing to schedule a Ride-Along – Fill out and submit a Ride-Along Sign-Up Form.

All RIDE-ALONG requests must be scheduled in advance and require a background check of the applicant.

Applicants will be required to provide the following information:

• Date of birth
• Driver's license number and issuing stat
• Gender
• Last four digits of the Social Security number
• Current address, city and state
• Cell phone number

Citizens with additional questions about the ride-along program can contact the SJPD Reserve office at (408) 277-VOLT (8658).