Colonel Bernard Gannon has instituted a new program for citizens of the community to see what it is like to be a police officer for a day.
Eligibility
The following persons are eligible to participate in the Police Ride-Along Program:
1) Visiting law enforcement personnel and department employees.
2) A relative of an active or retired Burrillville Police employee.
3) Professionals and students in the field of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences.
4) Members of the news media and officials of the Town and State Government.
5) Active members of the organization, Leadership Rhode Island.
Time Periods: ride-along time periods will take place between the hours of 10:00AM and 4:00PM and 4:00PM and 10:00PM. However, depending on extenuating circumstances, and with permission of the Chief of Police, shall these hours be changed. Ride-alongs shall be available year round except during periods of increased workloads or manpower shortages.
Applications for the Police Ride-Along program are available in the Office of the Chief of Police. An application packet must be completed in person by the applicant and approved by the Chief of Police. Questions can be referred to 401-568-6255.
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