ride along
Join the patrol
A ride along is an arrangement where a civilian accompanies police officers or other emergency personnel during their shift to observe their work firsthand.
Journalists, students, or community members might request a ride along to better understand law enforcement operations.
I did a ride along with the fire department for my journalism class.
The term also applies more casually to anyone tagging along on someone else's errand or trip.
Police officer's vehicle
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- observerOne who perceives events
civilian · police · duty · shift · beat · radio dispatch · siren · badge
Following to observe
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- internshipSupervised professional trial period
apprenticeship · experience · exposure · instruction · orientation · coaching · induction · practicum
Shared commute arrangement
- backseatVehicle's rearward passenger area
- co-pilotAviator's assistant in command
- navigatorRoute-directing crew member
- roadtripLeisure travel by car
journey · commute · seatbelt · traveler · highway · traffic · chauffeur · destination
Commercial enterprise or guests
- togethernessState of close connection
- bondingForming close connections
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
fellowship · partnership · rapport · connection · keeping company · joining · accompanying · support
squad car
Police officer's vehicle
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
observer · civilian · police · duty · shift · beat · radio dispatch · siren · badge · law enforcement
shadowing
Following to observe
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
internship · apprenticeship · experience · exposure · instruction · orientation · coaching · induction · practicum · education
carpool
Shared commute arrangement
- backseatVehicle's rearward passenger area
- co-pilotAviator's assistant in command
- navigatorRoute-directing crew member
roadtrip · journey · commute · seatbelt · traveler · highway · traffic · chauffeur · destination · trip
company
Commercial enterprise or guests
- togethernessState of close connection
- bondingForming close connections
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
friendship · fellowship · partnership · rapport · connection · keeping company · joining · accompanying · support · solidarity
- firefighter hiringapplication, interview, written exam, background check, training academy