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The Desloge Police Department Ride-Along Program offers citizens the opportunity to ride along with an DPD officer. To participate in the program please fill out a ride-along application and follow these guidelines:

  • The completed form must be returned in person at least 10 days prior to your requested participation.
  • Please read the application carefully and answer all questions.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
  • Must not have prior criminal history.
  • Must not have pending criminal action.
  • Must not have a pending lawsuit against the Desloge Police Department.
  • Must not be subject of a current criminal investigation.
  • It may be denied by any supervisor.
  • Application must be submitted in person at the Desloge Police Department.
  • Must have a valid photo identification at the time of submission.
  • Must pass a criminal history check.
  • Reminder: Your signature on the risk agreement must be witnessed by an LPD employee.
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Ride Along Application - PDF (save and print)

Approved Ride-Along Applicants – Basic Instructions

As a ride-along participant, you shall play no active role in the police function. Your role is that of an observer unless otherwise directed by the host officer.

Check-In:

  • Plan to check in at the DPD (1000 N. Desloge Dr., Desloge, MO  63601) 15 – 20 minutes prior to your scheduled ride-along time.
  • The lobby door is locked at all times and after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends there may not be a police clerk or an officer present. Therefore, if your ride is scheduled for the evening, you must contact the 911 non-emergency line at (573) 431-3131 to communicate your presence to an on-duty officer. Please put these numbers into your cell phone contacts list now so that you can make the calls on the date of your Ride Along. 
  • On a very busy day, it could take a while for an officer to come to pick you up, so you may want to bring a book to read while you wait. 
  • Make sure you bring your ID with you to show the officer when you check in to do the ride.

What to wear/bring:

  • As a guest of our department, please dress appropriately. Dress for the weather and do wear a coat, gloves, hat, etc. in the winter months.  No open-toed shoes, t-shirts, tank tops, shorts and ripped or torn blue jeans are not permitted.  Inappropriate clothing may be cause to refuse a ride-along.  Do not were suggestive clothing identifying you as a possible police officer unless you are in fact a commissioned officer.
  • No weapons or recording equipment should be taken on the ride. 

Questions

If you have any questions about the ride-along, please contact Sgt. Dustin Cash at (573) 431-9002.

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