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I have done several ride alongs, and the customers almost always were very happy with the ride. Some had more exciting nights than others, of course.

Probably the best ride I know of was given by a friend of mine on SAPD. He managed to get into a chase with the rider in the car. Speeds went over 100 mph. When the BG stopped and bailed out, the officer started the foot pursuit. The second officer on the scene also gave chase. The third officer on the scene stopped to check on the rider. He told me it took 10 minutes to get her fingers out of the plastic in the dash. Interestingly enough, she did come back for a second ride but she did not stay to finish that one. She also said she enjoyed both, just not as much at the time for the first one as the story afterward.

I have to agree with Russell on this. The law will allow you to carry, but the department may have a policy against it. Most departments will have you sign a sheet with a set of rules on it as part of their liability waiver. Check the rules for the department.

And I would not ask if it is not mentioned in the rules. There is an old saying (and most cops and soldiers live by it) that it is easier to get forgiveness than permission. If you ask, someone will probably tell you no. If you don't bring it up, the only way they will ever know is if you need it, and then it is always better to have it.