Am I allowed to ride in a police car?

Question

with a police officer friend? Is he allowed to let me or is there a law against that?

Answer 1

Probably.

Once I was hitch hiking and a cop picked me up but just drove me to my destination.

and hitch hiking is illegal in California.

He was nice haha.

Answer 2

He probably needs to get permission from his superior first.  Most police agencies are willing to arrange ride alongs with their officers.

Answer 3

Most agency's have a written policy on who can take ride-a-longs with another officer. It must be approved by the Chief or Sheriff and a wavier signed so you cannot sue the agency incase of an accident. You must 18 in most agency's but ever department has their on policy.

Answer 4

Many police agencies has a "ride-along" policy.  You should check with your local police agency to see what their policy is.  As a rule, no unauthorized person is allowed to ride in a patrol car.

Answer 5

Tell him to ask his boss if he can take you on a tour! He probably has to ask first

Answer 6

Of course.  Ride-alongs are permitted and encouraged.  There are many people on this forum that need to do a ride along and get the real idea of what cops do every day.