Blaine County Sheriff’s Office Ride-Along Program

“See What It’s Like to Serve Before You Step Into the Badge.”

The BCSO Ride-Along Program gives civilians and potential recruits the chance to experience a day in the life of a deputy. Whether you're considering joining the department or just want to better understand law enforcement operations, this program offers a front-row seat to real patrol duties.

👥 Who Can Participate?

• Civilians with no active warrants or criminal history
  
  

• BCSO Applicants pending acceptance or training
  
  

• Media team members (pre-approved)
  
  

• Government officials or agency partners
  
  

Note: All participants must be approved by a supervisor or higher and agree to the ride-along terms.

🚨 What You'll Experience

During your ride-along, you'll be paired with an active-duty BCSO deputy. You may observe:

• Traffic stops
  
  

• 911 call responses
  
  

• Foot pursuits
  
  

• Arrests and citations
  
  

• Investigations and civilian interactions
  
  

• City and rural patrol zones
  
  

You’ll be required to follow all instructions, stay in the vehicle unless told otherwise, and not interfere with active situations.

📋 Rules & Waiver

Before participating, all riders must:

• Read and sign the BCSO Ride-Along Waiver in the  Emergency Services Discord
  
  

• Dress appropriately (no shorts, tank tops, or offensive logos)
  
  

• Follow radio silence rules
  
  

• Keep all info from ride-along confidential
  
  

• Remain respectful and non-disruptive during incidents
  
  

Failure to follow the rules will result in immediate termination of the ride-along and potential blacklist from future programs.

📝 How to Apply

Interested in doing a ride-along? Follow these steps:

1. Go to the "Join a department" page

2. Join the emergency services discord
   
   

3. Submit an application and specify “Civilian Ride-Along”
   
   

4. Wait for approval from BCSO Command
   
   

5. Once approved, you’ll be scheduled with an available deputy
   
   

❗Important Notes

• This is a one-time or limited-use program unless granted special permission.
  
  

• Ride-alongs do not give you powers of arrest, authority, or access to restricted info.
  
  

• Deputies may end the ride-along at any time if they feel safety or RP quality is compromised.
  
  

Interested? Submit your request today and get a first-hand look at how the BCSO protects our state — one call at a time.