Village of Fox Crossing located in Neenah, Wisconsin
Ride Along Request form

Fox Crossing Police Department 
Ride-Along Request Form

Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Time Request
NOTE:  Prior to submitting for approval to the Police Sergeant, a copy of the requestor’s identification will be attached to this form.  (Example: driver’s license, school ID, etc.)

If approval is granted, appropriate business casual clothing will be required for the ride-along.

Although we do want you to be comfortable while on the ride-along, we must emphasize that this is a professional police department and your clothing should reflect that.  If the ride-along is approved, appropriate business casual clothing will be required.

What is business casual clothing?

  1. Polo type shirts
  2. Jeans (no holes or cuts – in good condition)
  3. Khaki slacks/trousers
  4. Dress or tennis shoes in good condition
  5. Dress slacks/trousers
  6. Button up dress shirts/blouses
  7. No hats
  8. No jewelry (necklaces or chains worn outside of clothing; no body piercing)

When in doubt, please ask by contacting Sergeant Christopher Brandt at 920-720-7109.

Please remember if the officer finds that the clothing you have worn does not represent the professionalism of the organization, he/she may ask that you reschedule the ride-along.

Participant Guidelines

 

Who Can Ride:  Ride-along participants must complete the following and meet the following guidelines, prior to participating in the ride-along program.

 

  1. You must submit a completed ride-along application.
  2. You must be at least 16 years of age.
  3. You must have completed and signed a release of liability. If the ride-along participant is under the age of 18, the release of liability must be completed and signed by the parent or guardian of the child.
  4. A criminal history (including NCIC, CIB, DOT and P & P) must be checked. If a person wishing to participate in the ride-along program has a criminal record, a supervisor will make the determination if the ride-along will occur.

 

Officer’s Instructions:  Prior to the ride-along beginning, ask the officer what he/she expects from you and what his/her preferences are relating to the different situations that arise on a ride-along. At all times, you must follow the officer’s instructions.

 

  1. Stops/Encounters:
  2. No making conversation with the subject of the traffic/foot stop without the permission of the officer.
  3. If the officer instructs you to stay in the squad, you must do so. The officer will inform you when you can leave the vehicle.

           

  1. Squads:
  2. Do not touch any of the equipment in the vehicle unless the officer gives you permission.
  3. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle.

 

Confidentiality:   The citizens of Fox Crossing have a right to privacy. Any and all information pertaining to police records, police stops or other privileged material is to be kept strictly confidential. The release of criminal information to the public could conceivably be considered a felony. Adult arrest records are public information but juvenile contacts/arrests are not.

 

Other Items to Note: 

           

  1. Smoking is prohibited.
  2. Foul language is prohibited.
  3. Do not represent yourself as an officer or as an employee of the police department.
  4. Arrive 10 minutes before the beginning of your scheduled ride-along. Upon arrival at the police department, check in at the front desk by giving your name and the name of the officer whom you will be riding with.

 

  1. If you need to cancel your ride-along, please call the Sergeant at the police department.
  2. Although the ride-alongs are scheduled for a specific time frame, there may be a situation that arises while you are on the ride-along that would not permit you to return to the station on time. Please plan your schedule accordingly.
  3. A last minute schedule change or emergency may occur and the ride-along may be delayed, postponed, or terminated.

 

Our officers voluntarily participate in the ride-along program and they welcome and appreciate conversation and questions. Don’t hesitate to inquire about their profession and the Fox Crossing Police Department. Enjoy the ride-along experience!

 

                        Village of Fox Crossing Police Department

                        Sergeant Christopher Brandt

                        2000 Municipal Dr., Neenah, WI   54956

                        [email protected]