Request a Ride-Along - UW–Madison Police Department

Thanks for your interest in a ride-along with the UW-Madison Police Department! Participants will be required to sign:

an agreement assuming risk of injury or damage.
a waiver and release of claims and indemnity agreement.

We will also conduct a basic background check for each ride-along applicant. Please note: individuals will be limited to two ride-alongs in a 12-month period. For more information about our ride-along program, email the UWPD ride-along coordinator at ridealong@uwpd.wisc.edu. This email inbox is not monitored 24/7 — we will reply to you as soon as we are able. For urgent questions, please contact UWPD Dispatch at 608-264-2677.

To request a ride-along, please provide the following information. We will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

Name*
First Middle Last
Please use your full LEGAL name (like it appears on your license, for example).
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Email*
Are you affiliated with UW–Madison?*
- Yes
- No
If Yes, how are you affiliated with UW–Madison?*
Please explain why you would you like to participate in a ride-along with UWPD.
How did you hear about the Ride-along Program?
Attire*
As a participant of our ride-along program, you are required to wear weather-appropriate business casual attire. Appropriate, protective footwear is also required (no sandals). You may not wear clothing, pins, or buttons containing controversial signs, symbols, or messages. If you don't abide by the above attire requirements, your ride-along may be canceled.
- I agree to wear appropriate attire during the ride-along
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