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I just got accepted to go on a ride along with a local police department and I asked about what to wear for the ride along and it was very vague.

I am still in college and I don't have cash to go out and buy anything special so would:

Dark Blue Jeans
Black Polo w/ a black long sleeve shirt under it
Brown hiking boots

Work for going on the ride along?

If not what would be good to wear?
 
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Blue jeans if they are presentable, or casual dress type of trousers. You don't necessarily have to go all dark, just presentable casual dress clothing you are not too concerned about getting dirty, (for just in case incidents).

Other than that, follow instructions, sign the waiver, and wear the provided vest. Don't go armed unless they specifically authorize you to, and don't be afraid to buy the drink and snack item for the officer being kind enough to take you with him/her.
 
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When I went on a ride along about 3 weeks ago i was planning on wearing slacks and a polo shirt, but the Lt said that jeans were fine so thats what I wore.

I would just play it safe with some slacks and a polo with some nice shoes.
 
Blue jeans if they are presentable, or casual dress type of trousers. You don't necessarily have to go all dark, just presentable casual dress clothing you are not too concerned about getting dirty, (for just in case incidents).

Other than that, follow instructions, sign the waiver, and wear the provided vest. Don't go armed unless they specifically authorize you to, and don't be afraid to buy the drink and snack item for the officer being kind enough to take you with him/her.
Is it common for ride alongs to wear vests? Nobody even mentioned one when I went.

I plan on going on several more with other agencies in the area, is that something I should request? I would want to wear one, but is it appropriate to ask for one?
 
Is it common for ride alongs to wear vests? Nobody even mentioned one when I went.

I plan on going on several more with other agencies in the area, is that something I should request? I would want to wear one, but is it appropriate to ask for one?
It depends on the department. There are those who require the protective vest, and others who do not. I would not want to go without one myself on a ride along.
 
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Most place have a dress code for ride alongs. If not I always go crago pants polo/long sleeve polo and patrol boots when I go to other departments. I think hiking boots would be fine and you are on the right track with shirt.

Just be respectul and follow orders. ;)

As to the vest.......as stated some require it and some don't. I was shocked to see that a department didn't require one. I still wore mine. You are going everywhere he goes. I would wear one if given the choice. Usually the department will have a spare.
 
I always wore business casual like khakis, polo shirt, boots that I could put a little shine on, and the appropriate outerwear for the weather.
 
With the 3 depts I've done them with, I always was given a vest to wear. Dress decent, such as khakis/polo IMO. Ask if they want you to stay in the car or not. Listen to/do what they say.
 
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I always wore business casual like khakis, polo shirt, boots that I could put a little shine on, and the appropriate outerwear for the weather.
Do you still have to Ride-A-Long ToDo list?
 
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Found it!

Read this: http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1004247

Post #8:

Follow these steps in no particular order.

1. Bring these items in a tactically sound matter. 2 handguns, 1 long gun, 8 knives, raid shirt and undercover shirt, sap, brass knuckles, complete gun belt matching that of the officer you are riding with, portable radio (bring one for your back-up officer), McDonald's coupons, portable DVD player and the following movies: The Negotiator, SWAT, US Marshals, Sniper, Training Day, Running Scared, Lethal Weapon (all), Die Hard (all), and Last Man Standing. You will also need: 2 hats (1 declaring agency your riding with, the other just plain black), 74 handcuff keys, Tuff-Cuffs, 3 pairs of regular cuffs, 5 full magazines for each firearm, smoke grenades, Gronola bars, bottles of water, Zingers. The officer should have a badge for you to don.

2. Feel free to announce yourself 10-8 on the radio after the officer gets done using it. If they need help with the radio at any time, just push the button on the side and speak directly into the microphone.

3. Point out every violation when driving, parked, or even a safety violation at the station as designated by OSHA.

4. Discuss throw down weapons, Rodney King, premarital sex with minors, illicit meth use, and Government assassinations while on camera.

5. Take charge on any call or traffic stop where the officer has his firearm out. This is an indication that he will be your cover officer while you deal with the perp. There is no reason for you to use cover or stay in the vehicle on a felony stop.

6. When you get to the office and talk to the commanding officer, be sure to tell them about every law that was broken by the officer while doing routine patrol.

7. Fart in the car.

8. If it's dry out be sure to throw the road flares as far into the ditch as possible on a vehicle accident.

9. Don't bring weather appropriate clothing. The officer will have extras in the car just for you.

10. Yell sexually obscene language to every semi-attractive young female walking down the street. You can use the officer's badge number when giving her the best way to get in contact with you.

11. Talk on your cell phone, to drug dealers, as much as possible while in the vehicle. Bonus points if you can get the officer to drive you there for the pickup. Negative points if the officer finds out what you really picked up.

12. After every stop you and the officer switch being the driver.

13. As a joke, you can put on your tactical ski mask and hold a toy handgun, which you tactically spray-painted black, to the officer's head when driving where many pedestrians are present.

14. Do not go pee at the station or any gas station you stop at. Later is always a better time.

15. If the officer asks where you want to eat, the answer is always: "Yo mamma's house"

16. Turn on the lights and/or siren when you think it's necessary.

17. The PA may be used when yelling at hot chicks if they do not immediately acknowledge you in the way you wanted them to.

18. You can shoot at street signs as we drive by the last thirty minutes of shift.

19. Make fun of other officers because you have better and more expensive tactical gear than they do.

20. Teach officers all they need to know about clearing buildings and doing raids based on video games.




PM me with any questions and we look forward to hearing an AAR.
 
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If you are still in college and an attractive female, I would wear a sundress. If you are male, what you mentioned sounds ok.

It's always a nice gesture to bring some snacks to roll call....We like cookies. Mmmmm...cookies.
 
Found it!

Read this: http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1004247

Post #8:

Follow these steps in no particular order.

1. Bring these items in a tactically sound matter. 2 handguns, 1 long gun, 8 knives, raid shirt and undercover shirt, sap, brass knuckles, complete gun belt matching that of the officer you are riding with, portable radio (bring one for your back-up officer), McDonald's coupons, portable DVD player and the following movies: The Negotiator, SWAT, US Marshals, Sniper, Training Day, Running Scared, Lethal Weapon (all), Die Hard (all), and Last Man Standing. You will also need: 2 hats (1 declaring agency your riding with, the other just plain black), 74 handcuff keys, Tuff-Cuffs, 3 pairs of regular cuffs, 5 full magazines for each firearm, smoke grenades, Gronola bars, bottles of water, Zingers. The officer should have a badge for you to don.

2. Feel free to announce yourself 10-8 on the radio after the officer gets done using it. If they need help with the radio at any time, just push the button on the side and speak directly into the microphone.

3. Point out every violation when driving, parked, or even a safety violation at the station as designated by OSHA.

4. Discuss throw down weapons, Rodney King, premarital sex with minors, illicit meth use, and Government assassinations while on camera.

5. Take charge on any call or traffic stop where the officer has his firearm out. This is an indication that he will be your cover officer while you deal with the perp. There is no reason for you to use cover or stay in the vehicle on a felony stop.

6. When you get to the office and talk to the commanding officer, be sure to tell them about every law that was broken by the officer while doing routine patrol.

7. Fart in the car.

8. If it's dry out be sure to throw the road flares as far into the ditch as possible on a vehicle accident.

9. Don't bring weather appropriate clothing. The officer will have extras in the car just for you.

10. Yell sexually obscene language to every semi-attractive young female walking down the street. You can use the officer's badge number when giving her the best way to get in contact with you.

11. Talk on your cell phone, to drug dealers, as much as possible while in the vehicle. Bonus points if you can get the officer to drive you there for the pickup. Negative points if the officer finds out what you really picked up.

12. After every stop you and the officer switch being the driver.

13. As a joke, you can put on your tactical ski mask and hold a toy handgun, which you tactically spray-painted black, to the officer's head when driving where many pedestrians are present.

14. Do not go pee at the station or any gas station you stop at. Later is always a better time.

15. If the officer asks where you want to eat, the answer is always: "Yo mamma's house"

16. Turn on the lights and/or siren when you think it's necessary.

17. The PA may be used when yelling at hot chicks if they do not immediately acknowledge you in the way you wanted them to.

18. You can shoot at street signs as we drive by the last thirty minutes of shift.

19. Make fun of other officers because you have better and more expensive tactical gear than they do.

20. Teach officers all they need to know about clearing buildings and doing raids based on video games.




PM me with any questions and we look forward to hearing an AAR.

This is awesome. Going in to a hearing now and I won't be able to wipe the $#¥¤ eating grin off my face.
 
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Khakis, polo shirt with appropriate outer wear (jacket, etc). I was never given a vest on any ride along with two separate departments.

We don't provide vests for those who ride along with us.
 
Nikerret and Cochese got it right, don't listen to the other guys, they're just bitter. :supergrin:
 
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I'd recommend 5.11 tactical pants and shirt in olive drab,a booney hat, with your pants tucked inside your desert sand colored combat boots. Also wear a tactical thigh holster, and if you can't carry your G19, you can always use it to hold your Iphone. If permitted, during your ride along, also wear a GI-Milspec surplus vest, camo-pattern preferred. It will match nicely with the olive drab 5.11 gear. :supergrin:
 
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Thanks guys, I will give an update when I am done. I am sure it will be an eye opening experience.
 
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All kidding aside, to answer the OP, I recommend going with a nice neon green and yellow, tiger striped banana hammock, old and dirty flip-flops with one broken strap, a tattered panama hat and carry a huge ghetto-blaster circa 1987 playing NWA's opus "**** The Police" on a continuous loop........

Or casual but conservative business attire.............

whichever you are more comfortable with.
 
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