police ride-alongs

Persons wishing to complete a ride-along with an Oxnard police officer must complete this application at least seven (7) days in advance of the day they wish to ride. Each request will be reviewed by the commanding officer of the day. You will be advised by e-mail of your application approval or denial. Applicants for ride-along must be at least 16 years of age. Juveniles require signed permission of their legal guardian. Ride-alongs are limited to one per year and each ride-along is usually limited to four (4) hours in duration.

Download the application here: Police Ride-Along Application

Communications (Dispatch) Center Sit-Along
The Communications Center is not open to the public. Communications sit-along observers should be related to a legitimate law-enforcement purpose, such as being a potential dispatcher candidate, lateral transfer, administration of justice student, or selected persons interested or active in community affairs.

Download the application here: Communications Center Sit-Along Application