Ride-a-Long Patrol Observation
The Police Department offers a unique opportunity to experience first hand what it is like to patrol the City of Albany. Patrol observation rides are a maximum 4-hour duration. You are limited to 1 ride per calendar year. Juveniles will be at least 16 years of age and will have a parent or guardian signature prior to consideration for patrol observation. Please schedule as far in advance (1-week minimum) as possible. You will be contacted by telephone to confirm whether or not there is a vacancy for the date and time you have selected.
Please complete the Patrol Observation Application (34K pdf) and return it to the Police Department.