Ever wonder what it's like to be on patrol in a police car?
Now, you can find out with the Pinecrest Police Department's new Citizen Ride-Along program.

Village Police will offer citizens the opportunity to ride with them on patrol

The department has announced that it would allow residents the opportunity to ride with an officer on patrol in a police car and experience police work up close and personal.

"We believe this program blends very nicely with our community-oriented policing efforts, which encourage citizen-officer familiarity and interaction," said Chief John Hohensee. "Our citizens and officers working together make an unbeatable team."

To arrange a ride, you must contact the police department 48 hours in advance of the time you want to join an officer on patrol. You will also have to sign a liability waiver and submit to a basic check of your background.

If everything checks out, you'll be cleared for the ride along and scheduled to go with an officer for a four-hour patrol sometime during 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.

For more information, please call the Pinecrest Police Department at 305-234-2100.