Ride Along Program

The Hoke County Sheriff's Office encourages community interest and involvement in the law enforcement process and allows reputable citizens and student interns to ride as passenger observers in Sheriff's vehicles for legitimate civic or educational reasons.

How To Request A Ride-along

You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to ride.

Submit a written request to the Sheriff by completing the Ride-Along Form.

Forward your request to the Hoke County Sheriff's Office to the email link above, or deliver in person.

Once your request has been received, a criminal history check will be conducted.

You may participate in the program one time.

Once Approved To Ride

You must sign a Release Form which will be reviewed prior to your entering the Sheriff's Office vehicle.
 
 Wear business-like attire. (Casual clothing such as mini-skirts, halter tops, sun dresses, shorts, T-shirts, or denim jeans will not be permitted).
 
 You will be under direct supervision of the deputy you are riding with and are prohibited from assisting in criminal interrogations, chasing fleeing subjects, or physical confrontations involving arrests. You will not exit the vehicle except upon specific instructions of the deputy with whom you are riding.