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Ride Along Application Form

Accept ride-along applications online, capturing the applicant’s details, preferred date, background, and acceptance in one screening form.

Description

The Ride-Along Application Form gives your department an organized way to receive requests from members of the public who want to observe an officer’s shift. It captures the applicant’s full legal name, contact details, and preferred date and shift, so your team can schedule ride-alongs smoothly.

A reason for the request and a question about criminal records support the screening every ride-along requires, while a government ID upload aids verification. An acceptance field and signature confirm the applicant understands the terms before taking part, keeping the program safe and well managed.

A single, structured application makes vetting and scheduling straightforward. Sign up for a free Fun Forms account to customize the fields and embed this application form on your website.

Form fields

Everything the Ride Along Application Form above collects — 13 fields, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Ride-Along Request

  • Full Legal Name

    Name Icon
    Name

  • Email Address

    Email Icon
    Email

  • Phone Number

    Telephone Icon
    Telephone

  • Preferred Ride-Along Date

    Date Icon
    Date

  • Reason for Request

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer

  • Preferred Shift

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer

  • Do you have any criminal records?

    Yes/No Icon
    Yes/No

  • Please provide details of criminal record:

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer

  • How did you hear about this opportunity?

    Multi-Select Icon
    Multi-Select

  • Please specify how you heard about this:

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer

  • Upload Government ID

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer

  • Acceptance

    Multi-Select Icon
    Multi-Select

  • Applicant Signature

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Ride Along Application Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a ride-along application form?

A ride-along application form is an online form the public uses to apply to observe a police officer’s shift. It captures the applicant’s details, preferred date, reason, and background information, so a department can screen applicants, schedule the ride-along, and ensure the program runs safely and appropriately.

Why ask about criminal records?

Asking about criminal records is a standard part of screening applicants for a ride-along. It helps your department assess suitability and manage safety, since participants observe active police work. A follow-up field lets applicants provide details, ensuring decisions are made on full and accurate information rather than assumptions.

Why require a government ID upload?

A government ID upload supports identity verification, confirming that applicants are who they say they are. This is an important safeguard for a program that gives members of the public access to operational policing, helping your department vet participants responsibly and maintain the safety and integrity of every ride-along.

Can applicants choose a preferred shift?

Yes. Fields for a preferred ride-along date and shift let applicants indicate when they would like to take part. This helps your team schedule ride-alongs around operational needs and availability, matching applicants to suitable shifts and reducing the back-and-forth of arranging a time that works for everyone.

What is the acceptance field for?

The acceptance field, paired with a signature, confirms that the applicant has read and agreed to the terms and conditions of the ride-along. It ensures participants understand the rules and expectations before taking part, and gives your department a documented record of their agreement for accountability.

Is the ride-along application form free?

Yes, this ride-along application form is completely free, and you can customize the fields to fit your program, embed it on your website, and launch it with no coding required. Simply create a free Fun Forms account to start accepting applications online.

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