Thoughts on Ride Alongs.....

[1clermontnole]

our players and coaches stepping outside the box and participating in some ride alongs with local law enforcement, fire departments and paramedics..... I think in today's hectic world that this would be a good thing for the Tallahassee community to get to know each other more. The players and coaches could use their platforms to help their communities come together and get through these tough times making Tally a even better place. IMO this should be done more across our country and is done in most counties to some extent. And depending on how you look at this, with the new laws (players getting paid) in Florida it certainly might be something for a player to think about........ fyi......Shaquille O Neal has done many ride alongs with South Florida Law enforcement....

Go Noles!

 

[nips 9]

our players and coaches stepping outside the box and participating in some ride alongs with local law enforcement, fire departments and paramedics..... I think in today's hectic world that this would be a good thing for the Tallahassee community to get to know each other more. The players and coaches could use their platforms to help their communities come together and get through these tough times making Tally a even better place. IMO this should be done more across our country and is done in most counties to some extent. And depending on how you look at this, with the new laws (players getting paid) in Florida it certainly might be something for a player to think about........ fyi......Shaquille O Neal has done many ride alongs with South Florida Law enforcement....

Go Noles!

I like the premise of the idea, but the liability issues with college students might be too much to overcome.

 

[addynole08]

Love it. They are looking at the big picture and focusing completely on unity! We are fortunate to have some great leadership (coaches & players)!! Prayers and Blessings Up!!

 

[Ethansdad123]

I’ve heard this is a concept being vetted by the President on a nationwide basis. Having community leaders and citizens ride along. It’s amazing how much a persons attitude changes when you can see a different perspective

 

[JonScott]

our players and coaches stepping outside the box and participating in some ride alongs with local law enforcement, fire departments and paramedics..... I think in today's hectic world that this would be a good thing for the Tallahassee community to get to know each other more. The players and coaches could use their platforms to help their communities come together and get through these tough times making Tally a even better place. IMO this should be done more across our country and is done in most counties to some extent. And depending on how you look at this, with the new laws (players getting paid) in Florida it certainly might be something for a player to think about........ fyi......Shaquille O Neal has done many ride alongs with South Florida Law enforcement....

Go Noles!

Commendable ... a positive and constructive move for the players, the community and the police officers.

 

[jim65]

Did them in college as part of my course work. Some departments do not allow them period, some do. It is an interesting perspective, but they will be limited as to what calls they respond to.

 

[Doak2983]

Typically, at my agency they signed a waiver.
Went to any called the leo decided to plus specific calls for the sector that I was assigned to patrol, unless I was a float car which basically runs all over the area.
Most of my ride alongs came away with ,"I could never do your job".
They were all positive experiences for the ride along.
Also if it was a risky situation we would just tell the ride along to remain in the vehicle.

 

[brobfsu]

As an LEO I support this 100%. I love showing people what I do for a living.

 

[sdawgfather]

I think it's an awesome idea. Did multiple ride alongs with Miami-Dade county. Just gives you tremendous respect for what these police officers deal with on a regular basis. It's not always bad guys robbing houses. Went to some calls about battered children and it was just awful. The cop I was with handled it like a pro on the call and just started sobbing in his car after. Bottled it in and went to next call like nothing happened.

 

[1clermontnole]

Typically, at my agency they signed a waiver.
Went to any called the leo decided to plus specific calls for the sector that I was assigned to patrol, unless I was a float car which basically runs all over the area.
Most of my ride alongs came away with ,"I could never do your job".
They were all positive experiences for the ride along.
Also if it was a risky situation we would just tell the ride along to remain in the vehicle.

First of all, thank you for your service to our community and thank you for doing a job that most could or would not do. Very few jobs your families worry about you coming home alive and policing is one.
I did 7 years as a Correctional Officer in Florida. 2 in State and 5 in County. We had many young kids come in to visit the jail with the Scared Straight program. It seemed to work very well.
The things you see and hear are very eye opening. Yes, I've been scared and afraid for my life but I survived. But, one day I decided that I couldn't do that job anymore. The combination of nights, weekends and stress of dealing with the inmates and the other Officers was enormous. People don't understand what Mindset it takes to maintain a Pod of Inmates... and to be able to turn that off when you leave your work.after 12 hours is not easy. You had to be a Alpha Male and show no fear or you would be swallowed up. Same with the Police Department.....

Go Noles!

 

[1clermontnole]

As an LEO I support this 100%. I love showing people what I do for a living.

Thank you for your Service!

 

[BT_Nole]

Ride alongs sign a waiver. I think its a great idea for all our student athletes - not just football. Would give them a whole new perspective on what LEOs go through....how tough the job is.

 

[F4Gary]

Sounds like a great idea. I would love to have had some of you guys in my cockpit for a takeoff/departure and the approach and landing.

 

[bigeasynole]

our players and coaches stepping outside the box and participating in some ride alongs with local law enforcement, fire departments and paramedics..... I think in today's hectic world that this would be a good thing for the Tallahassee community to get to know each other more. The players and coaches could use their platforms to help their communities come together and get through these tough times making Tally a even better place. IMO this should be done more across our country and is done in most counties to some extent. And depending on how you look at this, with the new laws (players getting paid) in Florida it certainly might be something for a player to think about........ fyi......Shaquille O Neal has done many ride alongs with South Florida Law enforcement....

Go Noles!

Love this idea... and if memory serves me right we did some of that during the Bowden era.

 

[Doak2983]

First of all, thank you for your service to our community and thank you for doing a job that most could or would not do. Very few jobs your families worry about you coming home alive and policing is one.
I did 7 years as a Correctional Officer in Florida. 2 in State and 5 in County. We had many young kids come in to visit the jail with the Scared Straight program. It seemed to work very well.
The things you see and hear are very eye opening. Yes, I've been scared and afraid for my life but I survived. But, one day I decided that I couldn't do that job anymore. The combination of nights, weekends and stress of dealing with the inmates and the other Officers was enormous. People don't understand what Mindset it takes to maintain a Pod of Inmates... and to be able to turn that off when you leave your work.after 12 hours is not easy. You had to be a Alpha Male and show no fear or you would be swallowed up. Same with the Police Department.....

Go Noles!

thank you as well. Could not agree more to all you typed. The alpha male part too!
On the street after dark and sadly some areas during the day you had to be in charge the minute you arrived on scene.
For me my day came after 26 yrs 11 and a half hrs into my shift getting a call that was going to take 3 hrs on scene than 2 hrs booking if an arrest was made. Called wife and vented HARD!
She set me down next day and basically said the job was killing me.
Called my Lt. Met with him got 2 wks vacation and then drove cruiser turned everything in and have not been back to those bldgs since. That was 7 yrs ago.
Stay safe my friend, and yes GO NOLES!

 

[Bowden116]

Or they could just watch Live PD......Nevermind

 

[1clermontnole]

Sounds like a great idea. I would love to have had some of you guys in my cockpit for a takeoff/departure and the approach and landing.

I would have done it in a heart beat.... My dream is to fly in a F-22.... that's it.... no jumping out of a Airplane or anything else.... Just ride along in a F-22.....

 

[wbnolefan2]

Thanks to all of you who served/are serving. I did a ride along in college, I was personal friends with the Officer. Learned a TON that night and came away with even more respect.

 

[noles858817]

I would suggest that they do a simulation simulation with live police trainers like in this video. The video has an activist run through three different scenarios. He changed his attitude towards police after going through them.

 

[Maxwellgibs]

Remember when Jimbo made Tyler Hunter do this after he tweeted some anti-police tweets

 

[sfreed23]

I’ve heard this is a concept being vetted by the President on a nationwide basis. Having community leaders and citizens ride along. It’s amazing how much a persons attitude changes when you can see a different perspective

And that is why I liked "Live PD". It was essentially a ride-a-long and gave a great perspective to what was going on.

 

[nips 9]

Sounds like a great idea. I would love to have had some of you guys in my cockpit for a takeoff/departure and the approach and landing.

Always been my dream. Inner ear problems derailed that real quick.

 

[nips 9]

I would have done it in a heart beat.... My dream is to fly in a F-22.... that's it.... no jumping out of a Airplane or anything else.... Just ride along in a F-22.....

You and me both partner.

 

[tvillenole]

I bet it would open some eyes. A lot of people do not realize what Officers go through. It's a very dangerous job.

 

[foleynole]

Sounds like a great idea. I would love to have had some of you guys in my cockpit for a takeoff/departure and the approach and landing.

Would take that opportunity in a heartbeat if I could my friend.

 

[F4Gary]

Always been my dream. Inner ear problems derailed that real quick.

Actually, I meant my airliner cockpit. Shoot I'd just like another ride in the F4.

 

[-Black]

Copaganda.

 

[1clermontnole]

I bet it would open some eyes. A lot of people do not realize what Officers go through. It's a very dangerous job.

That would be a good bet......

 

[nynole1]

Or they could just watch Live PD......Nevermind

Was just going to ask if we could get that back in TV along with Cops. As usual, these self-righteous outlets get it all wrong in the spirit of virtue signaling.

BTW I love this ride along idea.

 

[MagNoleA]

our players and coaches stepping outside the box and participating in some ride alongs with local law enforcement, fire departments and paramedics..... I think in today's hectic world that this would be a good thing for the Tallahassee community to get to know each other more. The players and coaches could use their platforms to help their communities come together and get through these tough times making Tally a even better place. IMO this should be done more across our country and is done in most counties to some extent. And depending on how you look at this, with the new laws (players getting paid) in Florida it certainly might be something for a player to think about........ fyi......Shaquille O Neal has done many ride alongs with South Florida Law enforcement....

Go Noles!

That's a great idea for players and/or coaches to get a perspective from a different view. Could be a very maturing aspect.

 

[nips 9]

Actually, I meant my airliner cockpit. Shoot I'd just like another ride in the F4.

Flying in general is pretty difficult for me.

 

[sunset30a]

I’m trying to picture Nick Saban, after working a 65-70 hour week, spending a few hours riding in a fire truck or cop car. Unless it were some publicity stunt, I doubt it would happen. It sounds good in theory but I can’t imagine a coaches heart being in it.

 

[1clermontnole]

I’m trying to picture Nick Saban, after working a 65-70 hour week, spending a few hours riding in a fire truck or cop car. Unless it were some publicity stunt, I doubt it would happen. It sounds good in theory but I can’t imagine a coaches heart being in it.

I agree if we had Nick Saban that he probably would decline. But I do believe that other coaches might entertain the idea with a player in tandem. Maybe Norvell and a QB, O'dell and DT, Fuller and a DE and so forth.

 

[Doak2983]

Actually, I meant my airliner cockpit. Shoot I'd just like another ride in the F4.

By chance were you in LA at the Bonaventure Westin the night before we beat auburn in natty?

 

[sunset30a]

I agree if we had Nick Saban that he probably would decline. But I do believe that other coaches might entertain the idea with a player in tandem. Maybe Norvell and a QB, O'dell and DT, Fuller and a DE and so forth.

Norvell is a young man, he’s probably up for anything. O’dell might want to go home and sit in the recliner like me, lol.

 

[Rodemaker4Heisman]

Ride along and help em find the next George Floyd

 

[Ethansdad123]

It’s hard to argue with the truth when you are seeing it first hand

 

[F4Gary]

By chance were you in LA at the Bonaventure Westin the night before we beat auburn in natty?

Nah, we were staying with a friend in Camarillo.

 

[1clermontnole]

It’s hard to argue with the truth when you are seeing it first hand

It depends on whether you have your eyes open or not.... and if you're looking for the truth in the first place....

 

[SSINDC]

Copaganda.

Seeing something for yourself is bad?