Are you curious about what the day-to-day of a police officer looks like?
Do you want to be connected and in tune with what's happening in your community?
Do you want to embark on a career path as an officer?
The Charlottesville Police Department Ride-Along Program is available to citizens interested in law enforcement. The program offers a first-person, real-world experience, providing participants with a glimpse of what it means to be a police officer in our community.
Ages 16 and up are eligible for the program.
To sign up, read the guidelines of the Ride-Along Program Details and Application (8/10/2023) and return your completed application to the department.
