Ride-Alongs

Does the Department allow ride-alongs?

The Derry Township Police Department does not permit citizens or non-public safety personnel to accompany officers in an observable capacity during the course of duty due to liability reasons. “Ride-Alongs” or single requests to observe the daily functions of departmental police personnel are relegated to other law enforcement personnel, civilian police department employees, media and only under the explicit authority of the Chief of Police.