Police ride along in London

Police ride along in London - Modern bus driving along river against bridge

In a lot of US cities citizens can do police ride alongs. You can do so in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, TX, etc.

What about in London? If I was going to be visiting London for, say, a week, could I do a ride along with a police officer?



Best Answer

Only in handcuffs. Or possibly by becoming a victim of crime. Neither are desirable...

However, this might be of interest: http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/about-us/history/museum/Pages/default.aspx




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Can you ride along with a police officer UK?

This will usually involve placing an observer with a Police Officer, Special Constable or Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), whilst on foot or vehicle based patrol within Community Policing Teams. To participate in a Ride-Along, you must be at least 18 years of age.

What happens on a ride along?

A ride-along is an arrangement for a civilian to spend a shift in the passenger seat of an emergency vehicle, observing the work day of a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic. Ride-alongs are offered by many police departments around the world. There is a minimum age to participate in a ride-along.

Can you join the Met police without living in London?

Residency. You must have lived continuously in the UK for the three year period immediately prior to your application.

What should a female wear on a police ride along?

2 SUITABLE ATTIRE Any person approved to ride along is required to be suitably dressed in collared shirt, blouse or jacket, slacks and shoes. Sandals, T-shirts, tank tops, shorts and ripped or torn blue jeans are not permitted.



Ride-Along with the Met Police Violent Crime Task Force - the VCTF !




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