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I recently found out about the police ride-along thing, at first I thought it is some fiction in movies. Anyway, are tourists on B1/B2 visas allowed to take that dream ride?

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If you check the programs listed in the other question regarding the ride-along

Police ride along in London

there is no restriction documented for foreigners to participate in a ride-along programs. However, it is more likely then not that you might be denied because, while I cannot say for sure about other departments, it is quite likely that you're a subject to the background check such as in the case of California State University, Fullerton or Howard County, MD Police Department.

So given that you don't have a US SSN and an associated driver's license it is more difficult to perform and thus more likely to be denied.

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Probably not. Most police departments allow only local residents. Also, many of them will do a background check before allowing one in the police car. As you are a tourist, you are most likely to be denied. However, USA is an open country. When you are here, contact the local police office with a smile and good manner and they may let you ride along.

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