Membership Info and FAQs

Who can be a Police Unity Tour Member?

Membership to this organization shall be open to all full or part time law enforcement officers, whether active or retired. Civilians 18 years of age, or older, who are employed or affiliated with law enforcement agencies and related organizations or possess specific training or skills required to safely and effectively assist the organization may apply. These requirements include, but are not limited to: dispatchers, first aid personnel, doctors, nurses, lawyers, mechanics (automobile & bicycle) and members of organizations such as the Concerns of Police Survivors, Domestic Violence Response Teams.

*Note: The Police Unity Tour is no longer accepting applications for the 2008 ride. Applications for the 2009 Police Unity Tour will be available in August.

What are the dates of the ride?

Chapter 1 leaves New Jersey on bicycles on May 9th and ride through until May 12th. The Candlelight Vigil is on May 13th.

How much does it cost to participate?

Each member, rider and support, must raise a mininum of $1700.00. New riders are required to have $500.00 in sponsorships in within 30 days of their acceptance into the Police Unity Tour. All donations are tax deductible.

What safety equipment do I need to participate?

All bicycle riders must wear a helmet and eye protection at all times.

What do I need to wear while on the Police Unity Tour?

All riders must wear a PUT jersey everyday and black riding shorts/pants. All support personnel must wear a blue support shirt everyday and black shorts/pants.

How do I sign up to participate?

Click here to download the complete application.
Mail the completed application to the provided address.
****NO INCOMPLETE OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!****