Hi Tilly&Milly - it was a couple of years ago, but what we did was go into the NYPD website, type in "ride along" in the search box & complete the form. We went down to 1 Police Plaza (very Law & Order!!) made our application - you need your passport for ID & they guy there fixed us up. I think it would have been better submitting our application in advance then you could perhaps pick the precinct you want to go to - we were just mid-town, but maybe the Bronx? The 2 guys we went with were very nice but their area was tiny - square mile - & we did go on a couple of calls with them. But as I'm not a speed freak the drive up 4th Ave with the siren on was a bit hair-raising, but good fun (once I got out that is). A visit to the NYPD museum is sobering - they have items taken from the World Trade Centre - brings it all home to see everyday objects flattened to almost nothing. What do you think - will you have a go?