Ride-Along / Observation Program

As a courtesy to the citizens of this community, the Rome Police Department has a policy of allowing individuals the opportunity to observe patrol operations of the Rome Police Department through a Ride Along program. A maximum of two (2) rides are allowed per person in a calendar year, excluding the department’s Explorer and educational internship program participants. While participating as a ride along, participants will be under the direct control of their host officer at all times.

To participate in the Rome Police Department’s Ride Along program, interested parties must:
1. Be 18 years of age to participate. A person under the age of 18 must have parental consent and prior authorization by a Bureau Major or above.
2. Pick up the application and waiver forms from the Records Division of the Police Department or download from www.romepolice.com.
3. Complete the application and waiver forms prior to the ride. Fill in all blanks.
4. Turn in both completed forms to the Records Vision of the Police Department. There may be up to a three (3)  business day waiting period for the requested ride to
     be processed.
5. All completed forms will be forwarded to the GCIC Technician for processing and approval.

Once the application and waiver have been processed and a criminal history background check completed, the applicant will be notified by hone of the approval or denial of the request. Applicants approved to ride with a host officer will be notified of the scheduled date and time.

Download the Ride-Along Request Form here.