Ever done a ride-along with a KCMO cop?

GRID · Post by **GRID** » Thu Nov 27, 2003 12:39 am

I haven't done it since college, but it was a blast. I have ridden along several times, (thought about being a cop long ago). I have riden in Central, East and Metro patrols and have seen everything. It's a blast, if anyone ever wants to pull an all nighter (I recomend the 7-7 shift) and is looking for something very different for both entertainment and eduacational purposes, than try one of these ride-alongs. One of these days I might even do it again. It's amazing what goes on during a typical late night shift of an inner-city urban cop.

Post by **bahua** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 12:36 pm

Such is the fruit of unemployment.

nota · Post by **nota** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 7:24 pm

GRID wrote:I haven't done it since college, but it was a blast. I have ridden along several times, (thought about being a cop long ago). I have riden in Central, East and Metro patrols and have seen everything. It's a blast, if anyone ever wants to pull an all nighter (I recomend the 7-7 shift) and is looking for something very different for both entertainment and eduacational purposes, than try one of these ride-alongs. One of these days I might even do it again. It's amazing what goes on during a typical late night shift of an inner-city urban cop.

I've always wanted to do that. What do you have to do to get to do it?

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 8:36 pm

Twice for KCK PD...

Sugar Creek PD as a cadet.

Good2Great · Post by **Good2Great** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 9:13 pm

I wouldn't call it a "ride along." but yes, I've been in the back of the car.

nota · Post by **nota** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 7:43 am

I had a "ride along" in the back seat of a State Trooper's car.

Our golf bags just fit quite nicely in the trunk alongside of all the riot and radio gear

We drove the speed limit down the highway and were passed by everyone. My State Trooper was quite comical as he flashed his badge at the window and pointed at them to slow down.

He told us that is a trick he doesn't often use-he usually stops them, but he was off duty that day. He also told us about the guy who flipped him off when he flashed his badge. That guy had quite a string of charges on his list after he got pulled over

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 9:03 am

my pops was a cop for decades and I did it a few times with him but didn't think this was a normal thing....you just call up the cops and ask to ride along?

StL_Dan · Post by **StL_Dan** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 10:38 am

a buddy of mine that i've known since college started with the oppd 3 or 4 months ago

in the course of conversation, he just flat out asked me if i'd like to ride along some night

he said he could have anyone along for a ride along after he completed 1 year of service

my answer: HECK YEA

i'm looking fwd to the summer of 2004 and my ride along

GRID · Post by **GRID** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:18 pm

I would call ahead and set up a time, but they are pretty casual about it. They will run your ID though

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StL_Dan · Post by **StL_Dan** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:28 pm

GRID wrote:I would call ahead and set up a time, but they are pretty casual about it. They will run your ID though .

why do they run an ID? standard KBI check?

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:59 pm

damn, I wouldn't think that would be legal....just for insurance reasons.

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