First ride along, what should I expect?

[PersiusOne]

Cardinal rule, do anything and EVERYTHING the deputy tells you to, without question. Period. Especially if he says "hold on" or "duck". And never, ever say "it's kind of quiet tonight" because you'll get an ass beating. In fact, don't even THINK the word "quiet".

LOL - VERY good advice! One of my last riders saw a 13 year old kid die. Do what the officer says, and dont be a bonehead.