The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens, family, military, media and law enforcement from other agencies to familiarize themselves with the facilities, equipment, and operations of the agency.
Criteria
Participants shall sign up, using the Ride Along Program Background Check Form (see below), at least four (4) weeks prior to the requested ride to allow time for a criminal records check and review by the Patrol Administrative Assistant or designee. The designated Patrol Commander will review all ride along requests for approval.
Participants shall be assigned to ride with a Field Training Officer if one is available.* *Exception: family members or spouses may ride with the law enforcement deputy.
Participants, including immediate family members, spouse, and Civilian Law Enforcement Academy Alumni members, may ride during one (1) shift per month, a maximum of twelve (12) times per year.
Participants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age unless special authorization is obtained from the Patrol Division Director or designee.
Apply
Ride Along Program Background Check
Please allow four weeks for a criminal records check to be conducted by the SJSO Intelligence Unit. If you have not been contacted at the end of the four week period please contact the Law Enforcement Assistant at 904.209.1523.
