Crime & Safety

Madison Police Plan Virtual Ride-Along

Check in Friday afternoon for live updates as department gives look at officers' day and night tours on Twitter.

The Madison Police Department plans to share online updates during two officers' tours on Friday to give the public an idea of what it's like to be a police officer in the borough.

"Ever wonder what it’s like to be a police officer in Madison? Now you can join two of Madison’s officers as they perform their duties on Friday, May 3," the department announced in a news release.

From 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., the department's Twitter followers "will virtually ride along" with Sgt. Steve Carpenter from the day tour and Patrolman Luis Goncalves from the night tour.

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Followers will learn about the typical activities Madison police officers perform and the types of calls they respond to, the news release says. Patrolman Chad Rybka will handle the Twitter feed, answer questions, provide crime prevention tips and offer an inside look at the Public Safety Complex over the course of the 12-hour period, according to the announcement.

To participate, follow the Police Department’s Twitter account: @MadisonPoliceNJ. For updates about the program and to learn more about the officers participating visit the Madison Police Department Facebook page. Check Madison Patch on Friday afternoon for a live feed of the updates as they come in.

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