Junior Ride-Along Program

San Jose Police Department

(408) 277-4133

 

Attention --

High School Students!!!

Have you ever been interested in a law enforcement career or just curious? If so then here's the opportunity you've been waiting for. You will have the opportunity to ride with a police officer.

The ride-along will be held on Fridays or Saturdays from 8:00pm to midnight.

You will be picked up at the police department and dropped off at home.

For further information please contact San Jose Community Services (408) 277-4133.

 

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PROGRAM PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION

The San Jose Police Reserve is a volunteer organization that provides emergency callback to the Police Department on a 24-hour basis. The Police Reserve provides assistance for numerous Department relief, special functions and community events. It assists the Secondary Employment Unit by coordinating and assigning officers to work compensated assignments that assist with the orderly flow of traffic during street improvement and repair. The Police Reserve works closely with the Community Services Division and BFO to support the Police Department’s Community Policing goals. This is accomplished with the help of the Reserve Bicycle Unit, Ride-Along Program and school presentations.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

  1. Maintain the Reserve force for FY 2008-2009 at 100 sworn Reserve Officers
  2. Provide the maximum number of Reserve donated hours to the City of San Jose for police assistance, consistent with the existing labor guidelines and management objectives.
  3. Maintain and enhance the training of Reserves in accordance with the Department’s CPT schedule and provide P.O.S.T. required Level II training.
  4. Provide community service hours through the Crime Prevention Unit, the VOLT program and Student Academy Ride-Along Programs. Perform Community Policing at special events (i.e. Christmas in the Park, Monopoly in the Park, parades, festivals and civic presentations.
  5. Coordinate referrals for compensated assignments.
 

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